India, June 21 -- The construction of the "Y-shaped" flyover and grade separator at Shastrinagar Chowk has hit delay, with the traffic diversion plan still awaiting final approval. Despite the work order issued over eight months ago, construction is yet to begin.

Preliminary work like soil testing and traffic surveys began in August 2024 and the work order was issued in October.

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) senior engineer said, "We are waiting for the final traffic diversion plan. The palkhi procession and traffic pressure made it difficult to begin work now."

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Amol Zende said, "We have not approved the diversion plan or issued the no objection certificate (NoC). This is a critical junction, ...