Traffic is expected to commence on the under-construction Koradi Naka flyover on National Highway 47 (Nagpur–Obedullaganj route) from July this year, offering much-needed relief to commuters who have endured prolonged congestion in the area.
Initially slated for completion within 18 months, the project got off to a delayed start by nearly three months and is now expected to be finished around six months behind schedule. One of the biggest obstacles has been the presence of a high-tension (HT) power line near the junction, which has significantly hampered construction work.
Efforts to raise the HT line have been underway for more than a year. Officials said that had the power line been shifted earlier, traffic could have been allowed on the flyover as early as this month.
According to sources, a site for relocating the HT line was finalised around two months ago. However, excavation at the location revealed weak soil conditions, forcing authorities to identify an alternative site. The revised plan involves installing monopoles on both sides of the road to elevate the power cables. Officials from MSEDCL and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have already inspected the new location.
For nearly two years, from mid-2024 to mid-2026, motorists have struggled with severe traffic congestion around Koradi Naka. The narrow service road, coupled with the movement of heavy vehicles, has turned the stretch into a notorious accident-prone black spot. Residents and daily commuters have also had to cope with persistent dust and noise pollution from the ongoing construction work and are now eagerly awaiting the flyover’s opening.
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