Ongoing infrastructure projects in key Indian cities-particularly those incorporating steel-intensive designs-are currently facing execution delays and congestion issues, according to reports. These challenges are affecting traffic flow and disrupting daily commutes, even as the government continues to push for accelerated infrastructure development using steel-based components for durability and strength.
In Nagpur, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is executing the ₹998 crore Indora–Dighori flyover project, a major initiative featuring elevated corridors made with steel-reinforced structures. While the project aims to streamline east-west connectivity and relieve pressure from city intersections, its construction phase has created severe traffic snarls, particularly near Agrasen Square, where the alignment intersects existing Nagpur Metro lines. The flyover is expected to be completed by mid-August 2025, but daily congestion continues to frustrate commuters and local businesses alike.
Similarly, in Jaipur, the Maharani Farm overbridge reconstruction is experiencing delays despite substantial progress. The project involves raising the deck height from 2 m to 4.5 m to accommodate heavy vehicles and futureproof the structure against increased load demands. Though about 80 per cent of the work is reportedly complete, logistical setbacks and rerouting challenges have pushed the likely opening to late August 2025. In the meantime, daily detours are causing inconvenience across key arteries in the city’s southern sectors.
Both projects underline the dual-edge nature of steel-intensive infrastructure: while steel allows for faster fabrication, modular assembly, and longer life spans, the urban constraints during construction-especially near live transit corridors-pose significant execution hurdles. These issues call for more advanced urban traffic management and phased construction planning.
