The Railway Under Bridge (RUB) near Mokshadham, a critical link connecting South Nagpur to the city’s commercial hub of Sitabuldi, has turned into a nightmare for commuters. For over six months, the stretch has been plagued by potholes and a severely uneven surface, yet the local administration remains seemingly oblivious to the daily struggle of thousands of citizens. 

 

The most pressing issue occurs on the route from Mokshadham through the RUB towards Sitabuldi. The road surface has disintegrated to such an extent that riding has become hazardous, particularly for two-wheelers. The uneven patches force vehicles to slow down significantly, creating a permanent bottleneck that leads to massive traffic congestion and travel delays. “For the past six months, this has been my daily office route, and the situation has only deteriorated,” said Pankaj Chorghade, a regular commuter. “You have to constantly dodge potholes while maintaining balance on an uneven slope. It’s not just about the delay; it’s a serious safety risk that the authorities are simply ignoring.” 

Adding to the chaos is the peculiar state of the road leading from RUB towards Mokshadham. While one side of the road is paved, a significant half-parallel portion remains unconstructed and untouched. This nearly the half-road serves no purpose other than accumulating dust, while commuters on the finished side struggle for space. If the administration were to utilise this abandoned, unconstructed patch, the road could be significantly widened. This would allow for a smoother flow of traffic, effectively eliminating the current congestion that chokes the area during peak hours. “It is baffling to see half the road lying waste while we are stuck in bumper to bumper traffic right next to it,” noted another frequent traveller. “If the authority constructs the road on that untouched side, there would be enough space for everyone to pass comfortably. It feels like the project was simply abandoned halfway.” As monsoon pressures loom, the residents of Nagpur are calling for the immediate intervention of the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) and the Public Works Department (PWD). Until the potholes are filled and the unconstructed patches are integrated into the main thoroughfare, the Mokshadham RUB will remain a symbol of urban neglect.

The unconstructed parallel patch near Mokshadham RUB remains a significant hurdle for smooth traffic flow and for the people going to Mokshadham. While one side is paved, the adjacent untouched space effectively halves the potential road width, forcing vehicles into a narrow bottleneck. Completing this construction would immediately widen the thoroughfare, providing ample room for commuters and effectively eliminating the chronic congestion that plagues this vital route during peak hours.