India, Feb. 20 -- A massive skywalk built at Mahabir Chowk in 2022 at a cost of Rs.25 crore remains largely unused, with thousands of pedestrians opting instead to jaywalk across the busy intersection, locals and officials said.

The elevated walkway, connecting the Mehrauli-Gurugram road and the city bus stand, sees an average daily footfall of just 50 to 100 pedestrians, according to locals who frequent the spot. The intersection witnesses thousands of people daily, most of whom choose to cross the road by dodging cars, buses, and other vehicles rather than using the skywalk.

Locals and commuters blame a host of issues for the structure's failure, including lengthy staircases, design "flaws," and the absence of elevators and lifts. "Th...