Potholes, flyover work give motorists jitters on road in front of Bhat hall

Time of India

16-05-2025

Nagpur: The stretch of road in front of the main entrance of
Suresh Bhat Hall
, a prominent cultural venue in the city, has become a
traffic bottleneck
due to potholes and surface damage that continue to worsen with time. Also, the road's width has reduced due to the ongoing work on the Reshimbagh to KDK College Square flyover, a project being implemented by the
Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation
(MRIDC) or MahaRail.
Despite leading to busy junctions, the road remains neglected, forcing motorists to navigate through uneven patches, risking accidents and vehicle damage. The potholes, scattered across the cemented stretch, act like sudden speed breakers, causing abrupt braking and traffic snarls, especially during peak hours.
The issue is compounded by the ongoing
flyover construction
at Samrat Ashok Chowk, which has already slowed down traffic on the Great Nag road.
"The flyover construction near Suresh Bhat auditorium and the poor road condition are a double whammy," said Gayatri Tiwari, a resident of the area adding, "There is no sign of repair or maintenance."
Hashim Khan, a regular commuter, said he's forgotten what a smooth, pothole-free ride feels like here. "Every time a new road is built, it is dug up again for some infrastructure work. This endless make-and-break policy is troubling for citizens," he said.
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With vehicles frequently slowing down or halting to avoid the potholes, the risk of rear-end collisions are high. Many two-wheeler riders, particularly those carrying children or elderly passengers, are finding it increasingly unsafe to use the road.
A local traffic constable told TOI that no formal complaint has been received yet, "but the road is indeed in a very poor condition". "We have raised the matter informally with higher officials and hope repairs will be initiated soon," said the cop.
A senior official of the MRIDC told TOI that they regularly carry out temporary patchwork, but it doesn't last. "We will inspect the site again, and the complete road reconstruction would be done after the flyover work is completed; otherwise, it could be damaged again," said the official.