A portion of the lower flyover structure — reportedly built with "murum" (loose soil/gravel) fill rather than proper engineered material — caved in on the morning of July 9, 2026, injuring two people on a two-wheeler. Both the service road and upper bridge were shut, and residents demanded a formal inquiry and action against those responsible.
On record
The official record states: "Police Inspector Omkant Chincholkar suggested "an earthquake occurred early Thursday morning, which might be the reason behind this collapse," though residents pressed for an inquiry into construction quality instead."
Filed as "Collapsed (partial)" and dated to Collapsed July 9, 2026, this entry sits under the "Not specified" 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.
“It has been reviewed, revised, re-tendered, and re-forgotten.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/nanded-flyover-collapses-on-nanded-latur-highway-raises-questions-over-construction-quality
- https://www.outlookindia.com/national/part-of-flyover-on-nandeds-outskirts-collapses
Visitor reviews
“Turned off the main road on a hunch, and there it was. It quietly outlived its own justification.”
“Made a pilgrimage of sorts after years of following the saga. Officially it is progressing; physically it is weathering.”
“Came to see whether the photos online were exaggerating; they were not. The ribbon outlasted the resolve, and you can tell.”