Elevated corridor with rotary proposed as alternative to AB Road flyovers

Time of India

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Indore: The proposed solution of six flyovers and one grade separator on AB Road between MR-9 and Naulakha may not solve Indore's traffic woes, according to the Indore Utthan Samiti (Indore Upliftment Committee).
After extensive surveys, on Friday, they presented an alternative of a rotary-equipped elevated corridor that would allow for smooth traffic flow both above and below.
Currently, Indore Development Authority (IDA) surveys are underway for six flyovers and one grade separator along the 5.5 km stretch of AB Road between MR-9 and Naulakha. While these structures would cover 63% of the road, the committee warns that their gradients could cause inconvenience to the public and fail to make intersections signal-free.
During a presentation at the IDA auditorium, the committee showcased its 3D presentation outlining its alternative proposal. The Committee President, Ajeet Singh Narang, explained that flyovers would lead to driver difficulties due to steep gradients and short distances between intersections, forcing vehicles to ascend one flyover immediately after descending another. This could increase accident risks and prevent vehicles from maintaining optimal speeds.
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Instead, the committee suggests an elevated corridor from MR-9 to Naulakha. This design would incorporate rotaries at key intersections like Naulakha, Shivaji Vatika, and LIG Chouraha, allowing vehicles to move freely in all four directions. Narang believes this elevated solution would ensure smooth traffic for the next 30 to 40 years on AB Road.
The meeting was attended by IDA CEO RP Ahirwar, Abhyas Mandal Vice President Ashok Kothari, structural engineer Deepak Shah, and senior members of the committee.
Narang highlighted that the committee, comprising senior engineers, businessmen, and city experts, not only surveyed Indore's intersections but also visited other Indian cities. They observed that cities like Bengaluru, Nagpur, Chennai, Tirupati, Palanpur, and Jabalpur are successfully implementing rotary-equipped elevated corridors on high-density roads.
The committee also advised against constructing underpasses at Shivaji Vatika and Naulakha. They argued that underpasses in urban areas are often problematic, leading to waterlogging during monsoons and posing maintenance challenges. The committee advocated for focusing on elevated structures using modern technology to reduce fuel consumption and pollution.
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