- Indore Utthan Society pitches long-term solution for city’s infrastructure
Indore. The Indore Utthan Society recently presented a compelling case for an elevated corridor in the city, underscoring its vital importance for Indore’s future. During a meeting held at the Milind Manor Building on RNT Marg, the Society used detailed 2D and 3D videos to illustrate the limitations of current flyover construction plans and their potential to exacerbate traffic congestion on AB Road.
The presentation, attended by city intellectuals, meticulously outlined the benefits and significance of an elevated corridor. It highlighted how this advanced infrastructure could address Indore’s development needs for the next 35-40 years, seamlessly integrating with future metro expansion and alleviating persistent traffic issues. To bolster their argument, the Society showcased examples of successful elevated corridors in Jabalpur and Nagpur, demonstrating how these designs efficiently manage traffic flow both above and below the elevated structures.
Flyover flaws highlighted
Ajit Singh Narang of the Indore Utthan Society was particularly critical of the proposed flyovers, arguing they are designed for a mere 10-11 years of future traffic and feature unsafe slopes (1.25 compared to IDA’s 1.35) that could lead to accidents. He warned that the short distances between proposed flyovers would create accident blackspots. Narang urged the administration to adopt a long-term vision for traffic management, emphasizing that elevated corridors, unlike flyovers, allow for continuous traffic flow on multiple levels, even accommodating future metro lines.
Innovative technology for reduced costs
The Society’s presentation received praise from both the IDA and the Municipal Corporation. They highlighted the use of steel fiber reinforcement technology, which significantly reduces construction costs and time. This aligns with Prime Minister Modi’s vision for world-class infrastructure that incorporates modern planning, superior design, and robust construction with innovative ideas. The Society also pointed out that an elevated corridor, spanning from Navlakha to Vijay Nagar, would minimize pollution and travel time. Furthermore, new techniques allowing for 60 to 120-meter girders would reduce the number of pillars, thereby cutting costs, as demonstrated by successful projects in Chennai.
