LUCKNOW, Feb. 13 -- Commuters travelling between Polytechnic and Engineering College on Sitapur Road can now expect a hassle-free journey as the much-awaited Munshipulia-Khurram Nagar flyover is set to open today. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari, and chief minister Yogi Adityanath will be present at the inauguration, aimed at easing congestion on one of Lucknow's busiest routes.

The flyover will reduce travel time for over five lakh people. The journey, previously taking 40 to 50 minutes due to heavy traffic at Munshipulia, Khurram Nagar, Aliganj, and Jankipuram, will now be completed in just 12 to 15 minutes. Residents of Gomti Nagar, Indira Nagar, Tedhi Pulia, Kalyanpur, Ring Road, and Polyte...