LUCKNOW, Aug. 11 -- A Rs.153-crore flyover between Para and Rajajipuram, aimed at easing traffic for over 5 lakh residents, has come to a standstill after only 168 metres of the 857.92-metre structure was built. The work stopped abruptly without a landing site on the Para side, as construction began before acquiring the required land.

The incomplete flyover is forcing residents to travel 4 km extra every day, often getting stuck at railway crossings. Once completed, the bridge is expected to cut travel time from 30 minutes to 2 minutes, providing significant relief.

Approved in November 2023 and inaugurated in October 2024 by defence minister Rajnath Singh, the bridge was designed to connect Rajajipuram and Para over the Jalalpur railwa...