India, May 12 -- Delayed already, the Katraj Chowk flyover project has hit yet another roadblock this time due to pending land acquisition in the Rajas Society area. Nearly half of the flyover has been constructed however completion of the project now hinges on the acquisition of 11 key land parcels, seven out of which have been taken over so far. So far, 2,139 square metres out of a total 4,577 square metres of obstructing land has been acquired at a cost of Rs.9 crore. The remaining 2,438 square metres remains to be acquired. Locals are growing increasingly impatient and are urging the authorities to expedite acquisition of the remaining land parcels.

The property department has passed on responsibility to the land acquisition office w...