Allahabad: Even as a team of the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is carrying out a survey for the extension of the Bamrauli airport here to develop its civilian arm, various issues — ranging from technical glitches to opposition by farmers against land acquisition — threaten to put the project on hold.
Allahabad District Magistrate Raj Shekhar said: "The team has pointed out a few issues like the narrow approach roads leading to the terminal, along with a road under bridge (RUB). We will have to wait for the team's final report. In any case, the interest of farmers would not be overlooked."
Sources also pointed out that widening of the approach road from the city to Bamrauli airport will involve displacement of a large number of people because of the densely populated Mundera Mandi and Dhoomanganj localities. On the other hand, the alternative approach route could increase the distance to over 25 km, whereas it is not more than 15 km at present, they said.
07/06/13 Prashant Pandey/Indian Express
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Allahabad District Magistrate Raj Shekhar said: "The team has pointed out a few issues like the narrow approach roads leading to the terminal, along with a road under bridge (RUB). We will have to wait for the team's final report. In any case, the interest of farmers would not be overlooked."
Sources also pointed out that widening of the approach road from the city to Bamrauli airport will involve displacement of a large number of people because of the densely populated Mundera Mandi and Dhoomanganj localities. On the other hand, the alternative approach route could increase the distance to over 25 km, whereas it is not more than 15 km at present, they said.
07/06/13 Prashant Pandey/Indian Express
