Rajasthan HC Orders NHAI to Finish Bhankrota Flyover by April 1
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Synopsis
The Rajasthan High Court has instructed the NHAI to complete the Bhankrota flyover by April 1, 2025, amidst ongoing concerns over traffic disruptions and encroachments along the Jaipur-Ajmer highway.
Key Takeaways
- High Court mandates completion by April 1, 2025
- Traffic diversion plan required within two weeks
- Encroachment issues emphasized by the court
- NHAI officials summoned for project timeline clarity
- Concerns raised over traffic congestion
Jaipur, Jan 29 (NationPress) The Rajasthan High Court has mandated the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to finalize the Bhankrota flyover project in Jaipur by April 1, 2025, ensuring no further delays occur.
A hearing took place on Wednesday addressing the setbacks in the construction of the Bhankrota flyover on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway.
The court expressed significant dissatisfaction regarding highway encroachment, stressing that any obstructions would be intolerable.
Moreover, the court requested an actionable plan for traffic diversion, which needs to be provided within two weeks.
Previously, the High Court had shown concern over the extensive delays in the flyover's construction.
Justices Indrajit Singh and Vinod Kumar Bharwani summoned NHAI officials to clarify the timeline for the project's completion.
During the proceedings, the court highlighted that the incomplete flyover continues to cause traffic jams lasting for hours, with no substantial measures taken for vehicle diversions.
At the hearing, NHAI officials requested an additional three-month extension to finish the flyover.
However, the court firmly instructed that the flyover must be operational by April 1, 2025.
The court also addressed issues of encroachment along the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, mandating that the highway's width remain at 48 metres and that service roads stay clear of blockages.
Additionally, NHAI is required to provide a comprehensive action plan for managing traffic diversions during ongoing construction.
The court requested an affidavit concerning the width and encroachments on the Kamala Nehru Nagar flyover and its service lanes.
NHAI and the Jaipur Development Authority must submit this information by February 17, as instructed.
Advocates Kamlesh Rose, Dharmendra Chaudhary, and Seema Rose, representing the petitioners, pointed out that NHAI had commenced the construction of 10 flyovers on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, with two on the Jaipur side still incomplete.
The Bhankrota flyover, initially set for completion between July and August, is far from halfway finished, resulting in severe traffic congestion.
They accused NHAI of repeatedly extending the construction deadline.
In reply, NHAI's legal representative, Advocate Sandeep Pathak, informed the court that the contractor for the Bhankrota flyover had a contract for the construction of six flyovers, five of which have been completed and are operational.
The Bhankrota flyover is still under construction and will be finalized shortly.
