Ground Report:
On the Agra-Mumbai National Highway near Indore, just 8 months after construction, the flyover is riddled with potholes, making driving hazardous. Numerous accidents, including a tragic fatality, have already occurred in the past two weeks. BJP MP Shankar Lalwani has called on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari for repairs, citing a 5-year maintenance clause that hasn't been honored.
Journeying from Indore to Pithampur or Mhow? At the flyover entrance, the asphalt has entirely peeled off. A large pothole ensnares small vehicles, while several smaller ones, temporarily patched with paving blocks, have reappeared, destabilizing vehicles. On the opposite side lies a huge pit, disrupting vehicle balance with wheel entrapments.
Driving from Mumbai-Mhow towards Indore? Prepare for discomfort. A major pothole near the start was hastily repaired with paving blocks, only to resurface. The flyover's midsection hosts the largest pothole, with the subsequent 100 to 125 meters a perilous stretch of depressions. As you descend, the road below loses its asphalt layer, significantly multiplying accidents. The service road fares no better, with massive holes trapping smaller vehicles, leaving drivers reliant on passersby. Water-filled depressions hide underneath, causing unsuspecting traps.
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Local MLA Madhu Verma asserted, 'We’ve admonished NHAI and the construction agency: negligence is intolerable. Pothole repairs and asphalt patching will begin promptly.'
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BJP’s Shankar Lalwani highlighted that reports of the potholes emerged within seven months. He has formally requested Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to investigate the construction quality.
The Congress posed concerns over the 'Tripple Engine Government’s development,' transforming into potholes within six months. They demand an impartial investigation and blacklisting of the constructing firm.
Source: aajtak
In April 2022, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) tasked Rewa’s Vindhya Construction Company with the flyover project, aimed at easing Rawa Circle’s congestion and accidents. However, the unremarkable construction has rendered the flyover challenging to navigate with persistent potholes.
Regular commuter Rajesh Chaudhary remarked, 'Not even a year, and massive potholes emerged. Vehicles cannot gather speed, and parts break when trapped in these craters. This ₹47 crore bridge feels less like it's worth ₹27 crore.'
