Chinchbhuvan-MIHAN Flyover Construction Causes Severe Traffic Congestion in Nagpur The construction of the Rs 619-crore Chinchbhuvan-MIHAN Interchange flyover has led to significant traffic disruptions on Wardha Road in Nagpur, with commuters reporting prolonged delays during peak hours. The project, designed to alleviate bottlenecks at Chinchbhuvan, has narrowed the carriageway and exacerbated congestion due to heavy vehicular movement and wrong-side driving. A journey that previously took around 20 minutes now stretches to nearly 45 minutes, particularly for travelers heading between Nagpur and Butibori. The flyover, being built by the National Highway division of the state Public Works Department (PWD), spans 2.69 kilometers and is intended to connect the existing Chinchbhuvan flyover to the MIHAN Interchange. The project also includes reconstructing the road beneath the flyover, widening a 3.05-km stretch near the interchange to six lanes, and constructing five culverts. The contract was awarded to a Bhopal-based firm at a cost of Rs 332 crore, with completion scheduled for November 2027. Initially, the PWD had removed dividers on the affected stretch, merging the service road with the narrowed carriageway to ease congestion. However, as construction progressed closer to Chinchbhuvan, traffic worsened, with vehicles backing up for extended periods during office hours. PWD executive engineer Shrikant Dhage acknowledged the issue, stating that the primary congestion occurs near an educational institute during peak hours. He also highlighted wrong-side driving as a critical problem. Dhage revealed that the PWD had conducted a spot visit and planned to implement measures within three days.#nagpur #public_works_department #wardha_road #chinchbhuvan_mihan_flyover #shrikant_dhage
MCOCA invoked on Baba Tiger-Sharif gang over staged hit on rival Bhuru Nagpur police have invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the Sheikh Sharif–Baba Tiger gang for allegedly orchestrating a staged hit on their arch-rival Mohd Akram, alias Bhuru, on Wardha Road on August 11. According to authorities, the gang plotted to eliminate Bhuru by staging a road accident, with Baba Tiger allegedly driving the vehicle that struck him. Bhuru was thrown several metres during the collision and sustained severe injuries, remaining hospitalized on a ventilator. The incident was initially registered as a motor vehicle accident by Sonegaon police. However, after evidence emerged suggesting the attack was part of a premeditated supari plot, the case was upgraded to an attempt to murder. The crime branch has arrested five individuals, including Sitabuldi ganja kingpin Sheikh Sharif and his aides. Baba Tiger and his close associate JD remain at large. The police allege that the gang planned the attack as part of a broader conflict between rival criminal groups. Bhuru, a known figure in the region, had previously been involved in violent clashes with the Sheikh Sharif–Baba Tiger group. The MCOCA, a stringent law targeting organized crime, has been invoked to prosecute the accused for their alleged involvement in the plot. This is not the first time Baba Tiger has faced legal action under the MCOCA. He was previously booked for murder charges, while both Sheikh Sharif and his associates have had prior encounters with the law. The current case highlights the ongoing tensions between organized crime groups in the region and the authorities’ efforts to dismantle such networks.#wardha_road #mcoca #sheikh_sharif #baba_tiger #sonegaon_police
Nagpur Traffic Police Launch Surprise Inspections to Boost Visibility Nagpur traffic police have introduced a new initiative inspired by the Indian Army’s surprise inspections, conducting daily spot checks to ensure officers are present and actively enforcing traffic rules. DCP (Traffic) Aditya Mirkhelkar explained that the move aims to enhance the visibility of traffic personnel on city roads, which he believes will improve compliance with traffic regulations. The department has deployed 625 personnel and 500 home guards across 171 major intersections to manage vehicular movement and enforce rules. Under the new system, assistant police inspector (API)-rank officers are tasked with checking 20 locations during each of the three shifts—morning, afternoon, and night—covering 60 traffic points daily. During these inspections, officers verify whether personnel are present and performing their duties. If an officer is found absent without authorization, a notice is issued requiring an explanation. Mirkhelkar emphasized that the surprise checks, conducted without prior notice to the officers, are designed to maintain discipline and ensure consistent enforcement. The initiative has already led to increased deployment of traffic personnel at several locations, particularly during nighttime hours. Mirkhelkar noted that a visible police presence is expected to deter violations such as illegal parking and wrong-side driving, which are major contributors to congestion in the city. Experts have highlighted the need for stricter enforcement against these issues, especially in high-traffic areas like Wardha Road, Kingsway Road, near the railway station, Cotton Market Road, Itwari, and Mahal. The move comes amid persistent traffic challenges in Nagpur, with officials acknowledging the need to address recurring problems.#nagpur #wardha_road #traffic_police #aditya_mirkhelkar #kingsway_road
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
Roads Jammed, Rules Flouted: New DCP Faces Traffic Crisis Nagpur: As the city’s new DCP (Traffic) Aditya Mirkhelkar takes charge, he inherits a traffic system under increasing strain from rising vehicular numbers, infrastructure-related disruptions, illegal parking, and poor road discipline. With traffic congestion becoming a daily reality across several major corridors and market areas, experts believe the city will require a multi-pronged approach to tackle its growing mobility challenges. The pressure on Nagpur’s road network has intensified in recent years due to a sharp rise in vehicle registrations. According to official data, the combined vehicle population registered under the Urban, East and Rural Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) has crossed 33 lakh. Among the most congested stretches is Wardha Road, one of Nagpur’s busiest arterial corridors. During peak morning hours, long queues of vehicles are routinely seen near Airport Square, often extending over the double-decker flyover. Similar congestion is witnessed at Ajni Square during evening rush hours, while Kriplani Square, Rahate Colony, and Lokmat Square regularly experience long traffic snarls. Several locations, including Sitabulji Square, Sadar, RBI Square, LIC Square, Railway Station Road, Cotton Market, and Rani Jhansi Square, continue to face traffic congestion throughout the day. Illegal parking, roadside encroachments, and the unregulated movement of autorickshaws and e-rickshaws are among the major factors contributing to the problem. Traffic chaos is also a regular feature in older and densely populated localities such as Mahal, Itwari, Jaripatka, and Pachpaoli, where narrow roads, commercial activity, and roadside parking significantly affect vehicular movement.#nagpur #wardha_road #ajni_square #kriplani_square #aditya_mirkhelkar
Fuel Famine Drives Motorists To City Outskirts Nagpur: A growing fuel shortage has forced commuters to travel to the city’s outskirts in search of petrol and diesel, creating chaotic scenes at fuel stations along Wardha Road and Kamptee Road. With several pumps within the city limits either closing early or overwhelmed by demand, drivers are now braving long distances to refuel, only to face endless queues that have turned service roads into congested arteries. The situation has escalated rapidly, with tempers fraying as uncertainty lingers over when normal supply will resume. Kiran Tekam, a motorist heading to AIIMS in MIHAN to visit a patient, described his frustration after avoiding nearby pumps like Narendra Nagar and Chhatrapati Square due to long lines. “I thought the outskirts would be easier, but I’ve been stuck here for 15 minutes already, with several vehicles ahead of me,” he said, gesturing at the slow-moving traffic. The fear of running out of fuel has pushed many to fill up whenever possible, even if it means waiting for extended periods. Pankaj Borkar, a Jamtha resident working in MIHAN, waited over 40 minutes to refuel his bike. “I didn’t want to take chances. If there’s an emergency and I have no petrol, what will I do?” he said, echoing the concerns of others in the queue. Even daily commuters, accustomed to long routes, are surprised by the scale of the rush. Dilip Bhadoriya, an e-rickshaw driver operating between Jamtha and Khapri, noted that the situation has worsened dramatically. “I’ve never seen queues like this in the morning. Even yesterday wasn’t this bad,” he added. Akash Tambe, traveling to Chandrapur, expressed skepticism about the situation worsening. “City petrol pumps are not letting us fill beyond 2 litres of diesel.#nagpur #aiims #wardha_road #kamptee_road #mihan
