₹62 crore flyover becomes commuters’ biggest headache:Only 40% work completed, potholes and mud cripple traffic during monsoon

The under-construction six-lane flyover at Satya Sai Square, one of Indore’s busiest traffic junctions, has become more of a burden than a relief for commuters. The ₹62 crore project, being executed under the supervision of the Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC), has missed its March 2026 completion deadline. More than three months later, only around 40% of the work has been completed. The slow pace of construction and alleged negligence by the executing agency have left the entire intersection riddled with deep potholes, mud, and construction debris, causing daily inconvenience to thousands of motorists. Monsoon exposes hazardous road conditions Heavy rains have significantly worsened the situation. On the stretch from Dewas Naka towards Vijay Nagar, several large potholes have filled with rainwater, making it difficult for drivers to judge their depth. Near Satya Sai School, the road has deteriorated to such an extent that both two-wheelers and four-wheelers face a constant risk of losing balance. Meanwhile, the road connecting AB Road to Basant Vihar Colony has developed potholes measuring 15–20 feet in length and nearly two feet in depth. Loose gravel, construction material, and muddy patches have caused vehicles to skid and get stuck. In several places, sunken manhole covers have further increased the risk of accidents. Roads remain closed despite completion of girder launching Although most of the flyover’s girder launching work has been completed, a large portion of the service road continues to be barricaded. Commuters believe that if the construction agency had repaired the road and removed the barricades on time, additional road space could have eased traffic congestion considerably. Traffic movement has been further affected on the narrow stretch from Vijay Nagar to Dewas Naka, where roadside parking by shopkeepers has reduced the already limited carriageway. Officials’ claims contradict ground reality In April, MPRDC officials had directed the construction agency to widen the service road with concrete before the onset of the monsoon and repair damaged stretches. However, the current condition of the site tells a different story. Neither has the service road been completed nor have the damaged roads been repaired effectively, leaving commuters to navigate dangerous conditions every day. Around 60% of the project still pending Construction of the flyover began on March 15, 2024, with an estimated cost of ₹62 crore. The project was originally scheduled for completion by March 2026, but nearly 60% of the work remains unfinished. With progress continuing at a slow pace, residents fear the project may take significantly longer to complete, prolonging traffic congestion and daily hardships for commuters.