Road Works Trigger Gridlock At Rahate Colony Sq, Nearby Areas Traffic congestion has reached critical levels in Nagpur due to ongoing road concretisation projects and infrastructure works on Wardha Road, creating severe bottlenecks for commuters. The situation is expected to worsen with the arrival of the monsoon season, as the city’s busiest corridor remains under strain. The primary cause of the chaos is the road concretisation project being executed by the National Highway (NH) Division of the Public Works Department (PWD) between Rahate Colony and RBI Square. This work has partially closed the stretch between Panchsheel Talkies and Lokmat Square, leaving only a single lane operational. Traffic moves at a sluggish pace for most of the day, with commuters forced to endure prolonged delays. The problem is compounded by simultaneous construction activities on adjacent roads, which have led to traffic diversions. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is conducting civic works in parts of Dhantoli, further limiting motorists’ options for alternative routes. Additionally, the PWD has closed the right turn at Rahate Colony Square for the Wardha Road project, exacerbating the congestion. The concretisation of approach routes to the Shaheed Gowari flyover has also narrowed the road space, creating major bottlenecks. A senior PWD official acknowledged the challenges, stating that work is being carried out on one lane at a time to minimise inconvenience to motorists. The official confirmed that the entire project is expected to be completed by December. However, commuters remain frustrated, with many expressing concerns about the prolonged disruption.#nagpur #wardha_road #national_highway_nh_division #public_works_department_pwd #nagpur_municipal_corporation_nmc
