Amravati Rd flyover: A never-ending mess beneath

 

 

 

The Amravati Road flyover, touted as a symbol of improved connectivity, has once again become a synonym for civic failure. What was supposed to ease the burden of traffic has now turned into a daily ordeal for motorists and residents alike. Dug up service lanes, haphazard construction work, and heaps of heavy pipes scattered across the stretch have made commuting a nightmare. Even the roads beneath the flyover present a sorry picture. Crumbling surfaces, uneven patches and dust clouds dominate the scene. Instead of smooth movement, citizens are forced into hour-long traffic snarls that choke the entire stretch, costing them not just time but also peace of mind. For residents living in the vicinity, this is nothing short of a punishment. To add to the chaos, the very pipes installed for rainwater harvesting beneath the flyover have disconnected.

 

What was projected as an eco-friendly measure has collapsed into another symbol of careless execution. Officials now say they are “working on solving the issue,” but such excuses have become too familiar for citizens, who are left to bear the brunt of negligence. Public Works Department officials claim that the chaos is part of a “major upgrade.”  The existing tar road, they argue, is being converted to concrete under the so called “white topping” process.

 

Officials from the National Highway Public Works Department have gone so far as to assure that once completed, the road will remain free of potholes for the next 25 to 30 years. But the ground reality paints a far different picture. The authorities appear to have given a month of timeline for the works, no adequate diversions, and no urgency to modify the suffering caused.

 

Congestion across the stretch is no minor inconvenience; it is a daily slap in the face of commuters who expect at least basic planning from those tasked with maintaining public infrastructure. For all the grand claims of durability and modernisation, the present condition of Amravati Road is proof that the authorities have chosen to ignore ground realities. Until the PWD and NHPWD wake up to the need for timely completion and citizen-centric planning, the flyover will remain less of a boon and more of a daily curse.