Archive · 20 May 2025
Mahapura Crossing Closure Causes Commuting Challenges
Imagine a busy road crossing that's been temporarily shut down because they're building a new, better road nearby.
Now, people who used to turn right at this crossing have to use a different, smaller road underneath.
This small road gets really crowded, especially during busy times.
Big vehicles like school buses and trucks can't use it at all, so they have to drive much further to get where they need to go.
The people in charge of the new road construction say this is just temporary, and they hope to finish the new road soon.
They will then check if the crossing can be reopened.
Mahapura crossing signal on Ajmer highway is closed by NHAI, causing inconvenience.
Commuters face difficulty making right turns due to the closure.
A narrow underpass at the Ring Road corner is the only alternative, causing congestion.
Large vehicles like buses and trucks cannot use the underpass due to height restrictions.
NHAI aims to complete the Ring Road flank by July and will then re-evaluate the situation.
- Who
- Commuters, NHAI, school authorities, and traders.
- What
- The closure of the Mahapura crossing signal.
- When
- Currently, with the closure ongoing.
- Where
- Mahapura trisection on the Ajmer highway.
- Why
- To facilitate the construction of cloverleafs for the Ring Road.
Commuters & Traders
NHAI
NHAI vs. Commuters and Traders
Commuters & Traders
Commuters and traders are facing problems and incurring losses due to traffic congestion and long detours.
NHAI
NHAI states the closure is temporary for Ring Road construction and aims to complete the flank by July, then reassess.
- Location
- Mahapura trisection on Ajmer highway
- Reason for Closure
- Closed to facilitate construction of Ring Road cloverleafs
- Alternative Route
- Single-lane underpass at Ring Road corner
- Issue with Alternative
- Underpass is too narrow, causing congestion.
- Impact on Large Vehicles
- Large vehicles need to take long detours of 4-6 km
- NHAI Goal
- NHAI aims to finish flank by July