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Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover Completed in Record Time Using UHPFRC Technology; Reduces Indora-Dighori Travel Time from 1 Hour to 10-15 Minutes: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover Completed in Record Time Using UHPFRC Technology; Reduces Indora-Dighori Travel Time from 1 Hour to 10-15 Minutes: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover in Nagpur, constructed using UHPFRC technology at a cost of about ₹1,000 crore. The 8.9-kilometer flyover on National Highway No. 353D reduces travel time between Indora and Dighori from one hour to 10-15 minutes. Chief Minister Fadnavis announced that the flyover will be named after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the centenary year of the RSS.

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In Simple Words

The newly inaugurated Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover spans about 8.9 kilometres on National Highway No. 353D in Nagpur. Built by NHAI using Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) technology at a cost of roughly ₹1,000 crore, it cuts down travel time between Indora and Dighori from one hour to just 10 to 15 minutes.

The project connects five directions at Ashok Square and includes ramps, an elevated passage over the Metro corridor, and aesthetic installations like an Ashoka Pillar. Additionally, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the flyover will be named after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.

Key Points

  • The Indora Chowk-Dighori Flyover is approximately 8.9 kilometres long.
  • It is built on National Highway No. 353D in Nagpur.
  • The project was constructed using Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) technology.
  • It was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) at a cost of approximately ₹1,000 crore.
  • The flyover reduces travel time between Indora and Dighori from 1 hour to 10-15 minutes.
  • It was inaugurated by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
  • The flyover will be named after Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
  • The project contractor was NCC Limited (Nagarjuna Construction Company).

Exam Angle

Flyover length
Approximately 8.9 kilometres
National Highway number
NH No. 353D
Technology used
Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
Executing agency
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

A. Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) technology

Source: Press Information Bureau

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