Ready But Shut: Dipti Signal Flyover Awaits ‘VIP Opening’ The 4-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Dipti Signal in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has been fully constructed by the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (MRIDC), also known as MahaRail, but remains closed to the public. Officials confirmed the project is complete, yet the bridge awaits a formal inauguration by high-profile guests, leaving commuters to endure daily traffic congestion. The delay has sparked frustration among residents, who question why the structure cannot be opened immediately despite its readiness. The Dipti Signal ROB, spanning 1,320 meters, is designed to alleviate traffic bottlenecks at railway crossing 73, a long-standing congestion point between Itwari and Dighori railway stations. The bridge connects Bhagwan Sambhavnath Chowk to Dipti Signal Road and is part of a broader initiative to eliminate railway level crossings and improve urban mobility. Managed by MahaRail’s managing director Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal, the project was developed under the Central Road Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) at a cost of Rs 151 crore. It includes a connection to Kalamna Road, which is still under construction, and a roundabout at the merging point to optimize traffic flow. Despite its completion, the bridge has not been made available to the public. Commuters continue to face snarls, with residents expressing exasperation over the delay. A local resident noted, “This is not the first time such delays have occurred due to VIP inauguration protocols.” Similar delays were observed with the Wadi flyover, which was temporarily opened to the public on a trial basis while awaiting its official inauguration. Citizens are now urging MahaRail to adopt a similar approach for the Dipti Signal ROB, requesting a trial opening to ease traffic before the VIP ceremony.#devendra_fadnavis #rajesh_kumar_jaiswal #dipti_signal_rob #maha_rail
Maharail to Rectify Faulty Design of Kawrapeth Flyover, Design Awaits Approval Nagpur: The Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation (MRIDC), responsible for addressing the flawed design of the contentious Kawrapeth flyover, is currently awaiting key approvals before initiating corrective measures. Following an exposé by The Times of India (TOI) that highlighted critical design deficiencies, the issue was brought to the attention of the State legislative assembly by local legislators. PWD minister Shivendra Singh Raje Bhosale, during a meeting on July 17, 2025, assured lawmakers that widening work at three critical junctions would be undertaken at a cost of Rs 20.84 crore to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety. Subsequently, MRIDC (Maharail) was designated as the executing agency for the project. Officials confirmed that the corporation has initiated planning efforts to optimize traffic flow. A General Arrangement Drawing (GAD), tailored to align with on-site conditions, has been submitted to the Public Works Department (PWD) for approval. An MRIDC official stated, "Once the necessary clearance is received, the design process will advance to the next stage." The project is being managed by MRIDC's technical team under the leadership of managing director Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal. The team is focused on resolving both design and safety concerns associated with the flyover. The initiative underscores the urgency to address the structural flaws that have raised safety alarms and contributed to persistent traffic bottlenecks in the region. The delays in finalizing the design have sparked public concern, with residents and commuters demanding swift action to prevent further incidents.#public_works_department #kawrapeth_flyover #rajesh_kumar_jaiswal #shivendra_singh_raje_bhosale
