Even as the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) targets November for opening the long-awaited Koradi Naka flyover, thousands of commuters continue to endure daily traffic snarls, unsafe road conditions and prolonged travel times due to the delayed project. The under-construction four-lane flyover on Koradi Road, being built at a cost of around Rs 45 crore, was intended to ease congestion at the accident-prone Koradi Naka Square. Instead, motorists have been forced to navigate narrow and congested service roads on either side of the carriageway for several months, turning routine journeys into a frustrating ordeal. During peak morning and evening hours, traffic frequently comes to a standstill as heavy vehicles, buses and local traffic compete for limited road space.

 

Long queues of vehicles are a common sight, with commuters often spending several extra minutes negotiating the bottleneck. Residents of Arya Nagar and nearby localities say the construction has created an additional challenge. With direct turning movements towards the locality restricted, motorists are compelled to take a lengthy detour beneath the existing Railway Over Bridge before reaching their destination. The disruption has also affected daily commuters who rely on app-based cab services. Several residents complained that cab drivers often hesitate to accept bookings to the area due to the circuitous route and additional travel time involved.

 

Those who do agree frequently demand higher fares or cancel rides midway. Adding to public frustration is the uncertainty surrounding the proposed Railway arm over the Bokhara level crossing. While NHAI officials say most of the main flyover work has been completed, the Railway Over Bridge (RoB) arm is yet to take off despite repeated correspondence with the Railway authorities. For now, commuters remain caught between an unfinished flyover and an unbuilt Railway connection. While opening of the main structure is expected to provide some relief, residents fear that without the crucial railway arm, Koradi Road’s traffic problems may remain only partially resolved.