Indora-Dighori Flyover Viral Video: Motorcycle Was Unauthorised Entry — Flyover NOT Open Yet, Inauguration Date Still Pending

Published: June 8, 2026 | Category: Nagpur Local | By: Nagpur Updates Desk

Did you see that viral video of a motorcycle riding on the Indora-Dighori flyover? The flyover is NOT open.

A video clip showing a motorcycle being ridden on the first phase of the Indora-Dighori Elevated Corridor went viral on social media — sparking widespread rumours that Nagpur’s most anticipated flyover project had finally been thrown open to traffic. It has not.

NHAI officials have confirmed: no public access has been permitted. The viral video was the result of unauthorised entry. Security guards have been deployed at both ends of the flyover. And some individuals have reportedly been threatening security personnel with weapons to force their way onto the structure.

The flyover is ready. But it awaits a formal inauguration ceremony — and the date has not been finalised yet.

The Viral Video: What Actually Happened

The video spread rapidly because thousands of Nagpur commuters have been desperately awaiting this flyover — originally promised by April 2026. When they saw footage of a vehicle moving on it, the assumption was natural: it must be open.

It is not. And the security situation at the site is more alarming than most realise.

Armed Intruders: A Disturbing Development

Beyond the viral video, NHAI officials revealed something genuinely alarming — some individuals have been threatening security guards with weapons and forcibly entering the flyover despite repeated warnings.

Such incidents have been reported on multiple occasions.

This is a serious public safety concern. A flyover that has not been formally inspected, commissioned, and opened is not safe for public use — regardless of how complete it looks. Finishing works, safety checks, lighting installation, and road marking must all be in place before a structure of this complexity can safely carry high-speed traffic.

The unauthorised entries — particularly by those using threats against security personnel — are putting both themselves and the guards at risk. NHAI has urged the public to wait for the formal inauguration and not attempt to access the flyover illegally.

Phase 1: Ready — But Waiting for Inauguration

Here is the current status of the Bhande Plot Square to Dighori Square stretch — Phase 1 of the project:

What is complete:

• The main elevated structure of Phase 1 is ready
• The landing ramp near Bada Tajbagh — which was the last pending construction work — has now been completed
• The flyover is structurally ready for traffic

What is pending:

• A formal inauguration ceremony — which NHAI says must happen before traffic is allowed
• Finalisation of the inauguration date — which has not happened yet

The April 2026 opening deadline was missed because of the pending Bada Tajbagh ramp work. That work is now done. But instead of an immediate opening, the project is now waiting for a ceremony — and nobody has announced when that ceremony will be.

For commuters who have been suffering through months of construction-related traffic disruption, this is deeply frustrating. The structure is physically ready. The delay is now purely administrative and ceremonial.

Phase 2: Still Waiting for Railway Permission

While Phase 1 awaits its inauguration, Phase 2 of the Indora-Dighori corridor faces a more substantive challenge.

The second phase involves a critical element: launching girders over the railway crossing at Pachpaoli — where the elevated corridor must pass over active Indian Railways tracks.

Current status of Phase 2:

• NHAI is still awaiting Indian Railways’ formal permission to launch the girder at Pachpaoli
• Without this Railway nod, the most technically complex part of Phase 2 cannot proceed
• Even after permission is granted, NHAI officials acknowledge that substantial finishing work will remain:
  • Road surfacing
  • Painting
  • Installation of streetlights
  • Other ancillary works
  • Construction of ramps near Daga Hospital — still in progress

The June-end deadline: NHAI had set a June 2026 target for completing the entire project — both Phase 1 and Phase 2. With less than three weeks remaining to June-end and Phase 2 still awaiting Railway clearance, meeting this deadline appears extremely unlikely for Phase 2.

What Commuters Need to Know

If you are a daily commuter on the Nagpur-Kamptee Road, the Bhande Plot area, or the Dighori corridor — here is the honest picture:

Phase 1 (Bhande Plot to Dighori):

• Structurally complete ✅
• Inauguration ceremony pending — date not announced ⏳
• Expected to open: Soon after inauguration is scheduled — could be days or weeks

Phase 2 (Kamal Square to Reshimbagh via Ashok Square):

• Awaiting Indian Railways permission for Pachpaoli girder ❌
• Substantial work remaining after permission ❌
• June-end target appears unlikely to be met ❌
• Realistic completion: Several months away

The Ashoka Stambh: Covered and Waiting

The 1,200 kg Ashoka Stambh installed at the iconic Ashok Square rotary — the centrepiece of the Phase 2 elevated rotary — remains covered, awaiting its formal unveiling at the inauguration ceremony.

The combination of the completed Phase 1 flyover and the covered Ashoka Stambh tells the story of this project right now: magnificent infrastructure, ready and waiting — but held back by the absence of a ceremony date and pending Phase 2 work.

Q: Is the Indora-Dighori flyover open to traffic? No. As of June 8, 2026, the flyover is NOT open to public traffic. NHAI has confirmed this. The viral video was of unauthorised entry.

Q: When will the Indora-Dighori flyover open? No inauguration date has been announced. Phase 1 (Bhande Plot to Dighori) is structurally complete and is awaiting a formal ceremony. Phase 2 will take several more months.

Q: Why hasn’t it opened if Phase 1 is ready? NHAI policy requires a formal inauguration ceremony before traffic is permitted on a new national highway infrastructure project. The date for this ceremony has not been finalised.

Q: What was the viral video? Someone entered the flyover without authorisation and filmed a motorcycle ride on the structure. The video spread rapidly because people assumed it meant the flyover had opened.

Q: Is it safe to enter the flyover? No — it is illegal and potentially dangerous. The flyover has not been formally commissioned. Security personnel are deployed and have been threatened by unauthorised entrants. Do not attempt to access the flyover.

Q: When will Phase 2 open? Phase 2 requires Indian Railways’ permission for the Pachpaoli girder crossing, followed by substantial finishing work. The June-end deadline is unlikely to be met. A realistic estimate is late 2026 at the earliest.

Nagpur Is Watching — And Waiting

The Indora-Dighori flyover has been one of the most anticipated infrastructure projects in Nagpur’s recent history. The ₹998 crore project has already missed multiple deadlines. The new DCPs assigned to Nagpur have specifically identified traffic bottlenecks as their top priority — and the Dighori corridor is central to that challenge.

The viral video — however misleading — reveals one important truth: Nagpur’s commuters want this flyover open so badly that the mere sight of a motorcycle on it triggers citywide celebration. That level of public anticipation deserves a faster, clearer, and more accountable response from NHAI on when exactly the inauguration will happen.

Nagpur Updates will confirm the inauguration date the moment it is announced and bring you live coverage of the opening. Stay tuned — this moment is close.