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Raipur’s Skywalk Project Delayed, Gridlocks City Roads
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 09:46 PM
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The much‑awaited skywalk in Raipur has missed its completion deadline, worsening traffic congestion in the capital.
The elevated pedestrian skywalk slated for Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has failed to meet its promised deadline, leaving the infrastructure unfinished as of the scheduled date. The project, intended to provide a safe, traffic‑free corridor for commuters, was expected to be operational earlier this year but remains incomplete.
The delay has had an immediate impact on daily traffic, with vehicles forced to navigate the same congested arterial roads the skywalk was meant to relieve. Commuters report longer travel times and increased bottlenecks at key intersections, especially during peak hours.
Local authorities acknowledge the setback and have pledged to accelerate construction work. Officials said they are reviewing contractor performance and exploring additional resources to bring the skywalk to completion as quickly as possible, while urging motorists to exercise patience.
No official timeline for the revised opening has been announced, but the government has indicated that regular updates will be provided to the public.
The delay has had an immediate impact on daily traffic, with vehicles forced to navigate the same congested arterial roads the skywalk was meant to relieve. Commuters report longer travel times and increased bottlenecks at key intersections, especially during peak hours.
Local authorities acknowledge the setback and have pledged to accelerate construction work. Officials said they are reviewing contractor performance and exploring additional resources to bring the skywalk to completion as quickly as possible, while urging motorists to exercise patience.
No official timeline for the revised opening has been announced, but the government has indicated that regular updates will be provided to the public.