The flyover has been redesigned twice: an original Sector 39–Khanpur alignment was shelved, as was a second alignment, after Phase VI residents and a Gurdwara committee protested planned demolitions; a third mixed elevated/surface design pushed the project years past its 2018 target, with contractor L&T claiming ~₹1 crore/month in losses.
On record
The official record states: "NHAI attributed the redesigns to public protests against demolishing a Gurdwara-linked structure and homes in Phase VI, Mohali."
Filed as "Repeatedly redesigned and delayed" and dated to Originally planned ~2016, due Dec 2018; redesigned multiple times since, this entry sits under the "₹368 crore" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- Pillars reaching skyward with no deck to justify them.
- A signboard promising an opening date that has since passed, unbothered.
- Traffic queuing patiently beneath the unfinished span.
- Rebar exposed where the road was meant to continue.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“Its progress is measured in press conferences per year.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/nhai-redesigns-mohali-kharar-flyover-266217
- https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/chandigarh/kharar-flyover-delay-causing-rs1-cr-loss-month-claims-l-t-805302
Visitor reviews
“Came here instead of the museum and regret nothing. The scaffolding has been up long enough to vote.”
“Found it by following a group of equally confused tourists. There is a hashtag, a mascot and a stalled crane.”
“Visited after an argument about whether it actually existed. It peaked at the ribbon-cutting and has coasted since.”