East Nagpur, long plagued by severe traffic snarls, is set to see major relief next year as the Maharashtra Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (MahaRail) aims to complete three major under-construction flyovers by December 2026.

Traffic in the eastern parts of the city has surged due to expanding residential areas and growing commercial activity. The flyovers are being constructed under the supervision of MahaRail MD Rajesh Kumar Jaiswal to strengthen road connectivity and reduce congestion in key junctions including Wardhaman Nagar, Nandanvan, Hasanbag, and Jagnade Square. While construction work is currently contributing to traffic snarls, MahaRail has implemented measures to maintain smoother traffic flow.

The IOCL–Nirmal Nagari flyover, the longest of the three at 2.71 km, will connect Wardhaman Nagar near the IOCL petrol pump to Nirmal Nagari and include an additional ramp toward KDK College. With 77 spans and an 11-metre carriageway, it is expected to significantly ease traffic on the Wardhaman Nagar corridor.

The Rajendra Nagar–Hasanbagh Chowk flyover, spanning 924 metres, will link Rajendra Nagar in Nandanvan with Hasanbagh Chowk, helping streamline traffic in densely populated residential areas.

The Jagnade Square flyovers comprise two elevated corridors: one connecting Reshimbagh Chowk with KDK College Square, and the other linking Bhande Plot Chowk with Telephone Exchange Chowk. The square, where traffic from multiple eastern localities converges, has seen temporary diversions during construction to minimise congestion.

In addition, MahaRail is constructing a flyover between Azam Shah Chowk and Marwadi Chowk, projected for completion by December 2027. This 898-metre-long structure will strengthen connectivity, though a section merging with the Dahi Bazaar railway overbridge is on hold following traffic police guidelines until the Pachpaoli bridge becomes available as a diversion route.