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Time of India
3 days ago
- 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
5 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Road Woes Mount Between Agrasen Chowk and Daga Hospital Stretch
Nagpur: Commuters travelling between Agrasen Chowk and Daga Hospital face daily hardships as worsening road conditions and ongoing construction of the Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh flyover continues to cripple traffic flow. With repair work on the road slated to begin only after some essential work of the flyover is completed, the disruption is expected to persist for several more months. Currently, the stretch operates with severely restricted space due to construction barricades. What was once a two-lane road has been reduced to a narrow corridor forced to accommodate two-way traffic, creating significant congestion, confusion, and growing frustration among motorists. TOI visited the spot on Thursday and spoke to several commuters, many of whom expressed dissatisfaction over the worsening condition of the road. A daily commuter remarked, "The condition of the road is worsening with time. Traffic flows from both directions, and safety is not guaranteed. Currently, only a single lane is accommodating two-way traffic on the route, which is already narrow due to the ongoing construction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gạch lát sàn cao su không cần keo – xu hướng mới nhất tại Việt Nam! Gạch | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm Ngay Undo The road is busy as several shoppers use it daily," said Rahul Khemyani, a regular commuter. Another commuter shared concerns about the active construction zone: "I come here for work, and with construction going on, I'm always cautious that something might fall on me or anyone else." Apart from the two-way traffic on the narrowed road, the condition of the stretch is also bad. "There are big potholes on the road which make it even harder to travel on this route. Many people wanting to go to Daga Hospital, which is a govt hospital, are suffering because of it," said Tejas Kale, another motorist. Beyond the construction issues, several commuters also point to the lack of regulation of parked vehicles, which further narrows the passage and contributes to the chaos. "Parked vehicles under the construction area are making it even more dangerous. There's hardly any space to move," one commuter stated, adding that there is a need for traffic personnel to be posted at the spot during peak hours. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), which is implementing the Rs998 crore Indora to Dighori project, is supposed to repair the road. A NHAI official told TOI that they are aware of the situation but there is some work that needs to be done at the spot. "We will initially build the currently closed road as we also have to build a landing ramp of the flyover near Daga Hospital," he said, adding that after the work is completed, the roads will be rebuilt. The combination of poor road surface, unregulated traffic, and construction hazards has made this stretch particularly risky for two-wheeler riders and pedestrians. With waterlogging and debris also present, the chances of slipping and skidding are alarmingly high.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Infra boom: Five-arm elevated rotary taking shape at Ashok Sq
1 2 Nagpur: Continuing with the trend of the city getting hi-tech infra, a five-armed elevated rotary is taking shape at Ashok Chowk. The rotary is being built as part of the Rs998 crore Indora to Dighori flyover project . Two flyovers — Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh Square and Bhande Plot Square to Dighori — are being constructed as part of the project implemented by National Highway Authority of India (NHAI).According to NHAI, the first flyover will be 4km long and will connect to the Ashok Square rotary. The rotary will have three ramps towards Nandanvan, Ganeshpeth Bus Stand, and GMCH. From the rotary the flyover will continue towards Reshimbagh. The other two arms will be part of the proposed Kamal Square to Reshimbagh Square is the second rotary being built in the city. Earlier, NHAI built an elevated rotary during the construction of the five-armed Pardi flyover. According to NHAI sources, building the elevated rotary and connecting it with the proposed flyover is a complicated task."Since the rotary is an elevated structure, we have to match it with the flyover. To maintain the level of the flyover and elevated rotary, the slope needs to be changed every 20 metres. Because of this, we have built four piers on either side of an existing bridge over the Nag river and are installing smaller spans," said NHAI sources, adding that piers will need to be joined longitudinally, after which cross girders will be installed and slabs will be work on the complicated structure is currently underway. "We are planning to complete this work before July when rain starts, as it would complicate the work. We have completed more than 70% of the rotary outer beam. Similarly, there will be an inner beam," said NHAI sources, adding that after both outer and inner beams are built, slabs will be laid over the said that the structure at Pardi is heavy, while this rotary is much lighter. One such rotary was built in Jabalpur, and it was a success.
