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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NHAI's ramp construction further chokes traffic at busy Agrasen Square
Nagpur: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), currently executing the Rs998 crore Indora to Dighori flyover project, has undertaken a technically challenging ramp construction at Agrasen Square — one of Nagpur's busiest and most congested junctions. While the work has aggravated daily traffic congestion in the area, authorities have assured that the construction will be completed within a month. The flyover project, a key infrastructure upgrade, involves construction of two major elevated corridors — one from Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh and the other from Bhande Plot Square to Dighori. These corridors are expected to significantly reduce travel time for thousands of commuters traversing North to South Nagpur. The Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh flyover, in particular, passes through several high-traffic and congested squares, including Golibar Square, Lal Imli Square, Agrasen Square, Gandhi Gate, and Ashok Square. Among these, the Agrasen Square segment has emerged as a challenge due to its intersection with the elevated Metro line and dense local activity. "At Agrasen Square, we had to modify our construction approach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Own a Limited-Edition Villa at ATS Dolce ATS Infrastructure Ltd Learn More Undo Earlier, spans were erected using an auto-launcher. However, due to height constraints created by the overhead Metro viaduct, the auto-launcher couldn't proceed beyond this point," a senior NHAI official told TOI. "So we dismantled the launcher and switched to a ground-based support system for erecting the next segments," the official added. Adding to the complexity was the presence of a prominent landmark statue of Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary king considered founder of the Agrawal community. "We coordinated with the locals and moved the statue temporarily to Agrasen Bhavan after performing religious rituals. Collector Vipin Itankar was present during the relocation," the official said. "After the ramp work is complete, the statue will be reinstalled, and the square will be beautified. " Interestingly, this is the first flyover being built perpendicularly beneath the Metro line in the city. NHAI engineers are maintaining a 5.5-metre clearance between the ground and the flyover deck, and another 5.5-metre gap between the flyover and the Metro viaduct, meeting IRC (Indian Roads Congress) safety and design standards. However, due to the deployment of ground support equipment and a temporary pillar, a significant portion of the square has been occupied, leaving little room for vehicle movement. This has resulted in daily traffic snarls, frustrating commuters during peak hours. Despite the inconvenience, NHAI has assured that all efforts are being made to expedite the work and restore normal traffic conditions by mid-August 2025.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Time of India
Three Days to Urs: Crater-Filled Tajbagh Road Poses Threat to Lakhs of Devotees
1 2 3 4 5 Nagpur: With just three days left for the annual Urs festival at revered Hazarat Baba Tajuddin Dargah in Tajbagh, the condition of the main approach road continues to pose a serious risk to the lakhs of devotees expected to visit. The ongoing construction of a flyover along the stretch has left the road riddled with potholes, craters, and uneven surfaces, causing major inconvenience and danger to both motorists and pedestrians. A visit by TOI on Monday revealed that the road condition has deteriorated drastically. Large parts of the road are damaged, and the usable width has significantly reduced due to barricading and construction material, leading to frequent traffic jams. The road repair currently falls under the purview of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is currently building a 2.2-km-long flyover from Bhande Plot Square to Dighori. This flyover is part of the larger Rs998 crore project stretching from Indora to Dighori. The project includes two major flyovers — Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh Square, and Bhande Plot to Dighori — meant to ease congestion in North and South Nagpur. However, since work on the Bhande Plot-Dighori flyover began, the condition of the road underneath worsened considerably. The stretch sees heavy daily traffic as it passes through a busy marketplace, the Tajbagh, and a nearby college. Taj Ahmed Raja, secretary of Hazarat Baba Tajuddin Trust, raised serious concerns over the safety of devotees. "The road is in poor condition because of the flyover work. During Urs, lakhs of devotees visit Tajbagh and they will be at risk if the road is not repaired urgently. On July 22, Shahi Sandal will pass from the road and thousands will participate in it, they too will be at risk if the road is not repaired," said Raja. He added that the issue was taken up in recent review meetings chaired by police commissioner Ravinder Singal. "The CP warned that if any mishap happens because of bad road conditions, then NHAI officials would be booked. He also asked NMC and MSEDCL officials to repair the street lights which are currently non-functional," Raja stated. Adding to the concern, a local resident said that traffic congestion between Bhande Plot Square and Dighori has become a daily ordeal. "Every day minor accidents are being reported on the road and traffic jams have become common since the flyover work started. People regularly using the road have become frustrated," the local said. When contacted, an NHAI official confirmed that repair works will be undertaken before the Urs begins, offering some hope to the thousands preparing to attend the religious event.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Pachpaoli Flyover: Debris & Red Tape
1 2 Nagpur: Even after seven weeks since the demolition of the decades-old Pachpaoli Flyover, which will be replaced by a new, longer one, it is yet to be completed because of the red tape. The flyover demolition was supposed to be completed within a month, but now it is not yet clear when it will be completed, as the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has still not received permission from railways to demolish the flyover over its two railway crossings. TOI recently visited the spot and witnessed that much of the Pachpaoli Flyover demolition was completed. However, the important part of the flyover over the level crossing 571 and 572, and between it, are yet to be demolished. According to NHAI officials, they sent the proposal to dismantle the flyover over the railway crossing to the railways. "For demolition of the flyover over the railway line, the traffic on the lines needs to be stopped. We have demanded five to six two-hour blocks and one three-hour block for the demolition work but are yet to receive the permission. Nagpur railways sent the proposal to Bilaspur, and it is pending from there," said an official. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The NHAI official also added that until the flyover is demolished, they cannot start the work of two RuBs, proposed as part of the project, at both the railway lines. "Because of this dependent work, the timeline for the project is being affected," added the official. Earlier, the start of the Pachpaoli flyover demolition was delayed due to a lack of permission from the traffic department, who directed NHAI officials to take multiple measures so that traffic is not affected, and the railways, who too suggested some measures. Now, even after work started, its completion is stuck again. Pachpaoli flyover is being demolished for building of Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh flyover, part of Rs998 crore project aimed at decongesting North & South Nagpur.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Artificial island removed by NHAI, Nag River flows freely at Ashok Sq
1 2 Nagpur: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), which had built an artificial island on the Nag river bed to accommodate heavy machinery for ongoing flyover works, has finally removed the island near Ashok Chowk, providing a clear path for water to flow. The artificial island was one of the major obstructions on the Nag river and reduced the width of the water body drastically. NHAI is currently building the Rs998 crore Indora to Dighori project as part of its two flyovers — Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh Chowk, and Bhande Plot Square to Dighori — are being built. For the construction of the Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh Chowk flyover, the NHAI is building a rotary at Ashok Chowk. For this purpose, they had built the island. The TOI had recently highlighted that there were multiple obstructions on the Nag river, including near Ashok Chowk, raising concerns about floods. NHAI sources confirmed that they have completely removed the island and cleaned all the sand from the river bed. "The artificial island was built as we needed to do multiple works at the spot. We built four piers on either side of the bridge for building an approach to the rotary. Now our work is also complete, and there is no need to work on the Nag river bed," said the official. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) had also instructed NHAI to remove the island as part of their flood mitigation measures and pre-monsoon preparations. NMC has also carried out the cleaning of nullahs and river bodies, including the Nag river, Pili river, and Pora river, across the city as part of their pre-monsoon preparations.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Pachpaoli Flyover demolition halted as NHAI waits for railways' permission
1 2 Nagpur: The ongoing demolition work of the decades-old Pachpaoli flyover, which will be replaced by a new, longer one, has hit a roadblock. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), which is implementing the project, is awaiting permission from the railways to demolish the flyover over the two railway lines. The flyover demolition was supposed to be completed this month but is likely to stretch for the next one to two months. The NHAI is currently implementing the Rs998 Indora to Dighori project , under which two flyovers will be built. The first flyover would start just ahead of Kamal Square and would pass through congested squares like Golibar Square, Lal Imli Square, Agrasen Square, Gandhi Gate, and Ashok Square before landing ahead of Reshimbagh Square. For this, the decades-old 1.5-km-long Pachpaoli flyover is being demolished. The second 2.2 km long flyover would start before the Bhande Plot Square and would land ahead of Dighori Square. The NHAI started the demolition work last month and was supposed to complete it within a month. However, their plan has hit a snag. "We have so far demolished the flyover till the railway crossing. But to demolish it over the railway crossing, we need the train movement to stop. For this, we have written to the railways, and they have asked us for a plan, which we have submitted. Until the railways give us permission, the demolition work will be halted. We are not demolishing the flyover from Golibar Chowk side as we need a route for the heavy vehicles to go on the flyover for the demolition work," said a senior NHAI official. While the NHAI awaits permission from the railways, they have started the piling work on the already demolished side for installing piers of the new flyover. Meanwhile, tons of debris continue to lie on the roadside, and NHAI is systematically disposing it of. The NHAI hopes to complete the work of the Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh flyover by December this year, even as their deadline is June next year. However, one hiccup after another continues to stall the work. Meanwhile, citizens in the area are hoping that the new flyover is built at the earliest, as it will cut travel time from North Nagpur to South Nagpur drastically. As part of the project, two RUBs will also be built at two level crossings in the Pachpaoli area, but this will start after the completion of the flyover.
