Beyond Flyovers: A New Vision for AB Road Traffic in Indore

Amid ongoing surveys for multiple flyovers on AB Road, the Indore Utthan Samiti has proposed a rotary-equipped elevated corridor as a more effective and sustainable solution to the city’s growing traffic congestion. In a presentation at the IDA auditorium on Friday, Committee President Ajeet Singh Narang argued that this continuous elevated structure would facilitate smoother traffic flow both above and below, outperforming the Indore Development Authority’s (IDA) current plan of six flyovers and a grade separator along a 5.5 km stretch from MR-9 to Naulakha.

The committee criticized the proposed flyovers for their steep gradients and short spans between intersections, which they say could increase accident risks, disrupt traffic speeds, and fail to create truly signal-free junctions.

Instead, the committee's alternative involves a single elevated corridor with integrated rotaries at key intersections like Naulakha, Shivaji Vatika, and LIG Chouraha. This would allow seamless four-directional movement, improve long-term traffic efficiency, and support urban growth for the next 30–40 years.

Citing successful implementations in cities such as Bengaluru, Nagpur, and Chennai, the committee—comprised of senior engineers, urban planners, and business leaders—emphasized the feasibility of their design. They also cautioned against underpasses due to frequent waterlogging and maintenance issues, advocating instead for elevated solutions using modern engineering to reduce fuel use and pollution.

The proposal received attention from key officials including IDA CEO RP Ahirwar, Vice President of Abhyas Mandal Ashok Kothari, and structural engineer Deepak Shah, signaling serious consideration of this alternative approach.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.