Nagpur: Commuters, residents and shopkeepers around Hasanbagh Square are grappling with worsening road conditions as the ongoing flyover construction has left the stretch riddled with potholes, uneven surfaces and frequent traffic congestion. Locals fear the situation will worsen during the monsoon, leading to waterlogging, longer travel times and a higher risk of accidents.The stretch is part of the Indora-Dighori flyover project being executed by Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MRIDC). Construction has been underway since 2024, and residents say the lack of road restoration has made commuting increasingly hazardous.“The flyover work has been going on for nearly two years. We face problems every day because there is no proper diversion plan, and the alternative route remains heavily congested,” said Shubhangi Nerker, a resident of Shesh Nagar. Road repairs have stalled due to flyover construction, leaving damaged stretches unattended for months, she added.The uneven road surface has become a major safety hazard, particularly for two-wheeler riders. Locals claim minor accidents have become common as motorists navigate potholes and cracked surfaces.“The weekly Monday market was shifted from Hasanbagh Square, but vendors continue to operate, causing inconvenience to residents and businesses,” said Jambhukar, a stationery shop owner near Hasanbagh Square.An MRIDC official said permanent road work can begin only after the flyover reaches a stage where the carriageway can be restored. Before that, a new sewer pipeline must be laid because the existing line is heavily clogged. The official said the closed diversion route would be reopened once the sewer work is completed, likely within a week. Construction has also slowed due to the monsoon, pushing the flyover’s completion deadline to January 2027 after Maha Rail granted an extension.
