Nagpur: City’s extensive flyover construction by the Public Works Department (PWD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is accelerating across major corridors, but residents living along these stretches say the rapid development has come with severe health consequences. Localities near active work zones report rising dust levels, persistent pollution and growing frustration over inadequate civic response.
In several neighbourhoods, families have resorted to building temporary sheds and protective coverings outside their homes to shield themselves from constant dust clouds. Pachpaoli remains one of the worst-hit areas, where the demolition of an old flyover has intensified pollution. According to locals, medical visits for asthma flare-ups, breathing discomfort and skin infections have increased sharply in recent months.
Residents say basic dust-control measures, such as regular water sprinkling, have become irregular, leaving entire stretches blanketed in fine particles throughout the day. Those with pre-existing respiratory issues and elderly family members are reportedly bearing the brunt of the deteriorating air quality.
Repeated medical consultations for respiratory distress and skin problems have become routine, yet locals say complaints to officials have not translated into significant action. Many believe the matter may remain unresolved until a new corporator is elected, with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) elections approaching.
As construction continues across multiple pockets of the city, residents are urging authorities to strictly enforce dust-mitigation measures, resume consistent water sprinkling and offer urgent relief to neighbourhoods struggling with the escalating health impact of Nagpur’s ongoing infrastructure push.
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