Residents in Nagpur have protested against the construction of the Indora–Dighori flyover, a ₹998 crore project, which has directly impacted homes and daily life in several areas. The controversy began in September 2025 when a viral video showed a flyover beam slicing through a residential balcony in the Gandhibagh Zone, sparking public outrage. The Patre family even began demolishing their balcony on September 24, 2025, in response to the intrusion. Other affected areas include Telephone Nagar Square on Umred Road, where low-hanging girders just 2.5 meters above ground obstruct traffic, and Ashok Chowk, where an elevated rotary beam cuts through a home balcony. On October 1, 2025, residents at Telephone Nagar protested the flyover’s landing alignment, forcing a redesign at the Dighori end. By October 15, 2025, residents near Mehandi Bagh began a hunger strike after the flyover’s extended arm cut off the Kamal Square–Binaki road. The protests have prompted authorities to take corrective measures, including ordering the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to list all affected properties and removing two 200-ton girders at Telephone Nagar Square to restore traffic flow. While the flyover is intended to ease congestion, the unrest highlights the need for careful urban planning, transparent communication, and proper compensation to residents affected by large-scale infrastructure projects. #NagpurProtest #FlyoverConstruction #ResidentRights #UrbanDevelopment #DisplacementConcerns #CityInfrastructure #CivicEngagement #CommunityVoice
