The iconic Panchpaoli Bridge, one of Nagpur’s oldest, has been completely demolished from Kamal Chowk to the Mehdi Bagh side up to Railway Level Crossing (LC) 570. As of now, a 250-meter stretch of the old bridge no longer exists. The demolition work will now proceed from the Golibar Chowk side.
The dismantling began on the night of April 16, and within two weeks, 250 meters of the structure has been razed. Around 750 meters of the bridge is yet to be demolished. Railway approval (block) is awaited to demolish the portion above the railway tracks. Once granted, demolition will be expedited with the help of an additional jaw crusher machine brought to the site.
To address air quality concerns in this densely populated area, especially in the summer heat, sprinklers have been installed to reduce dust spread caused by high winds.
Officials estimate that once the railway block is secured, the entire demolition process could be completed in just 25 days.
Meanwhile, local commuters are facing severe difficulties navigating the area between Kamal Chowk and Golibar Chowk. With frequent railway gate closures causing long traffic jams, most drivers now prefer taking longer alternate routes. As a result, vehicle movement on this stretch has visibly reduced.
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