The much-anticipated Amravati Road flyover project, which has seen its fair share of hurdles, may finally be approaching completion. Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) now claim that the work will be completed by July 31, offering a ray of hope to the daily commuters who have endured long delays and road congestion over the past few years. The flyover begins at Bole Petrol Pump Square, runs past the RTO office, and ends near Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU), Mahatma Phule academic premises. While the project was envisioned to ease traffic flow in this busy corridor, ongoing construction has instead led to prolonged bottlenecks, particularly between Bole Petrol Pump and Law College Square, where potholes and narrowed lanes create frustrating travel conditions. However, there’s now a renewed push to wrap up the project. Speaking to

 

‘The Hitavada’, Sanjeev Jagtap, Deputy Engineer NHAI Division, PWD stated, “The flyover will surely be finished before July 31, provided the rains do not disrupt our plans. The slight delay was due to pending official permission from the Traffic Police Department to divert traffic in order to bring in and install the ramp at the patch near RTO Square.

 

That permission has now been granted, and work has resumed in full swing.” Currently, areas such as Law College Square and Ravi Nagar Square remain congested, with traffic from multiple lanes merging chaotically, and is obfuscated by roadside stalls and parked vehicles. Citizens travelling towards Gokulpeth still face long queues at traffic signals, and peak hour pressure remains a concern, particularly near major hospitals and bus stops. There have also been civic concerns in nearby residential pockets like Priyadarshini Colony and Gorepeth.

 

Locals have reported water stagnation and rising mosquito menace due to blocked drainage lines, a matter raised during an inspection by MLA and City Congress President Vikas Thakre. He urged the authorities to penalise the contractor and conduct a technical audit. Despite these issues, officials assure that the worst is behind. Now that critical approvals are in place, and with a clear July 31 target set, citizens might soon get respite from the long-lasting traffic chaos. As Deputy Engineer Jagtap emphasised, “With work picking up pace, relief is on the horizon, provided the weather cooperates.”