Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Flyover Narrowing Sparks Controversy in Thane
A new flyover in Thane, India, has become famous on the internet for a strange design.
It starts with four lanes for cars but suddenly turns into just two lanes.
People are making fun of it and comparing it to another weird bridge in Bhopal.
The people who built the flyover say it's not a mistake but a plan for the future.
Some politicians disagree and say it's a bad idea that will cause traffic problems.
The internet is having a lot of fun with this story, and people are sharing videos and jokes about it.
A newly constructed flyover in Thane's Mira-Bhayandar has gone viral for narrowing from four lanes to two.
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) claims the design is intentional for future planning.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray criticized the design, calling it stupid and potentially corrupt.
The flyover's design has drawn comparisons to Bhopal’s Rail Over Bridge, which also had a controversial design.
The MMRDA maintains that the transition is not sudden and is planned for future connectivity.
- Who
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
- What
- Controversy over a flyover narrowing from four lanes to two
- When
- The issue went viral recently, with MMRDA's clarification on Tuesday
- Where
- Thane's Mira-Bhayandar, India
- Why
- The narrowing was designed for future planning and width constraints, according to MMRDA
- Location
- Thane's Mira-Bhayandar
- Structure
- Double-decker flyover
- Current Lanes
- Four lanes narrowing to two
- Authority
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)
- Political Criticism
- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray