Bhopal’s traffic system disrupted:Bypass closed, thousands of trucks enters city; load increased on VIP road and cable stay bridge

Traffic management in Bhopal is currently struggling with suddenly increased pressure. After the bypass was closed due to maintenance work on the Sukhi Sewania Railway Overbridge (ROB), heavy vehicles have been diverted towards the inner city. Its direct impact is visible on the VIP Road and Cable Stay Bridge, where concerns are being raised about increasing structural risks due to continuous pressure. Traffic Jam watch from 11 PM to 4 AM For the past week, traffic in the city has been going out of control as night falls. After 11 PM, as the entry of heavy vehicles increases, the road from Polytechnic Square towards VIP Road gets jammed. This jam extends across the Cable Stay Bridge, reaching up to Bihar Sabha, and the situation remains the same until 4 AM in the morning. Crawling Traffic from Lalghat to Kamla Park Heavy vehicles coming from Lalghat have increased the troubles of city residents. Long traffic jams are occurring from Khanu Gaon to Kamla Park. People have to wait for several minutes at major signals, which affects daily life.
Impact during day, too: Roads started breaking, speed halted Although heavy vehicle movement is more prevalent at night, its impact is visible throughout the day. Long queues of trucks and trailers are visible on the city’s main roads. This has brought traffic speed to a halt, and the condition of roads has also started deteriorating rapidly.
‘Red Alert’ on cable stay bridge Experts say that the cable-stay bridge was not designed for such continuous heavy loads. According to structural engineers, continuous pressure can affect the bridge’s cables and deck. If traffic is not diverted or controlled in time, the possibility of major damage in the long run cannot be ruled out.