The newly opened Ambedkar Flyover has sparked mixed reactions, with commuters praising smoother traffic flow but criticizing bumpy roads, narrow lanes, and unfinished infrastructure, leaving motorists hopeful for future improvements.
While Public Works Department (PWD) workers were seen painting markings on the road till early in the morning on Monday, most of those driving through the area said that the road has left a lot to be desired.
A manager at a private company, Siddharth, shared his thoughts: "The asphalt portion of the flyover is smooth for driving, but as soon as the concrete (RCC) section begins, the vehicle starts to wobble."
A graduate student from Bawadia Kalan, Ashish, remarked: "Driving on this flyover feels like driving on a road full of potholes and uneven surfaces. This will lead to faster tyre wear and reduce their lifespan, resulting in double the expense. Moreover, the lights installed on the pillars beneath the flyover are not operational yet. An additional arm on the Mata Mandir or any other side, along with the Gayatri Mandir arm, would have been better."
A contractor residing in Jatkhedi, Manoj, pointed out: "The cement blocks used in this flyover are not leveled properly. The engineers who constructed it should have ensured better quality. The real test of this flyover will be during the rainy season, which will reveal how well the government has utilized public money over these four years."
A call centre employee, Sandhya, said: "My scooter constantly shakes while riding on the flyover; it feels as though I'm driving through potholes." Her colleague, Preeti, added: "There should be cameras installed on these flyovers to monitor overspeeding, jams, harassment, and other unethical or illegal activities. This will also reduce the need for excessive workforce deployment by the authorities."
A nurse at a hospital in Ashoka Garden, Atishi, expressed relief: "The flyover has made commuting easier for me. Nothing is perfect, and we learn from our mistakes. People complain about everything, but the government should continue taking steps in this direction."
A home chef from Danish Nagar Kunj, Deepak Sharma, compared it with another structure: "Both the Ambedkar Flyover and the Veer Savarkar Setu are nearby, and both are in similar condition. One is old and dilapidated, while the other has been constructed to compete with it in poor quality. From a distance, the GG Flyover looks like a shiny Chinese product with no warranty or guarantee. Out of the 30 streetlights installed here, many are already non-functional. Who knows what will stop working next!"
A delivery boy for a food company living in Bagmugaliya, Mohit, highlighted traffic issues: "At the Gayatri Mandir junction, two signals turn green simultaneously. It's like the government has designed the flyover as a skewed puzzle game. You'll need to solve this puzzle of signals to get through. This area sees heavy traffic from multiple directions, increasing the chances of accidents."
A shopkeeper from New Market, Manjul, pointed out the narrowness of the flyover: "Compared to the Veer Savarkar Setu, which can accommodate two cars side by side, the GG Flyover is narrower, making it impossible for two cars to drive alongside. This increases the travel time from five minutes to ten minutes. The government should have made it wider. But it is what it is; we'll manage."
An Instagram influencer living near Narmada Hospital, Kiyansh, observed: "The Veer Savarkar Setu and Raja Bhoj Setu have narrow lanes on the sides where people can stop for photos and videos. But this flyover lacks such a feature, which could lead to accidents."
A resident of Arera Colony, Neelam Rajput, expressed concern: "The flyover is often crowded with people taking photos and selfies day and night. This makes driving risky, as you never know when an accident could happen."