Archive · 22 May 2025
Butibori Flyover Undergoing Load Test, Awaiting VNIT Approval
Imagine a bridge that needed fixing because a really heavy truck went over it.
Now, engineers have fixed it up and are testing it to see if it's strong enough for regular traffic.
They're putting a lot of cars and trucks on it for two days to see how it holds up.
The bridge's builders are watching it closely, checking every hour.
Once the test is done, some smart people from a special school will look at all the data to make sure the bridge is safe.
If they say it's okay, the bridge will reopen.
The company that built the bridge paid for all the repairs.
Butibori flyover is undergoing a 48-hour load-bearing test.
The test is overseen by NHAI and concludes on Thursday at 8am.
Repairs were done after a vehicle exceeding 180 tonnes damaged the bridge.
VNIT will analyze data and submit a report to NHAI for final approval.
The private contractor covered the cost of repairs.
- Who
- The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) oversaw the repairs, with VNIT analyzing the data.
- What
- The Butibori flyover is undergoing a load-bearing test after repairs.
- When
- The 48-hour load-bearing test concludes at 8am on Thursday.
- Where
- Butibori flyover, Nagpur-Wardha carriageway.
- Why
- To assess if the bridge can handle routine traffic load post-repair.
- Test Duration
- 48 hours
- Flyover Location
- Nagpur-Wardha carriageway
- Authority Analyzing Data
- VNIT
- Repairs Paid By
- Private contractor
- Vehicle that damaged bridge
- 180 tonnes