Nagpur's 8.9 km Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover, built with UHPFRC, inaugurated and named after Dr K.B. Hedgewar
On 19 September 2026, the 8.9 km Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover on NH-353D in Nagpur, Maharashtra, was inaugurated in the presence of Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Summary
The Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover connects the northern and southern parts of Nagpur and was built by NHAI at a cost of about ₹1,000 crore. Nitin Gadkari said Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) allowed longer spans between piers and faster construction, and that travel time between Indora and Dighori falls from about 1 hour to 10–15 minutes. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Key facts
- Flyover
- Indora Chowk–Dighori, ~8.9 km, NH-353D, Nagpur
- Built by
- NHAI; ~₹1,000 crore
- Technology
- Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
- Travel time
- About 1 hour → 10–15 minutes
- Name
- Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar (RSS centenary year)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover in Nagpur, inaugurated on 19 September 2026, is to be named after whom?
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Correct answer: D — Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar
CM Devendra Fadnavis announced the flyover will be named after Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar to mark the RSS centenary year.
Which construction technology was used for Nagpur's Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover to allow longer spans between piers?
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Correct answer: A — Ultra High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC)
The flyover was built using UHPFRC, which allowed longer spans and fewer supports.
Consider the following about the Indora Chowk–Dighori flyover: 1. The flyover is on National Highway 353D. 2. The flyover was built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The flyover was built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).