Gadkari delayed by Mumbai traffic by nearly an hour, pitches new technology to replace ageing flyovers
Minister Nitin Gadkari was held up for about an hour in Mumbai traffic and used the delay to underscore the need for new technology to replace the city’s ageing flyovers. He linked the congestion to infrastructure projects he oversaw as Maharashtra’s PWD minister in the 1990s.
- ✓Minister Nitin Gadkari was held up for about an hour in Mumbai traffic and used the delay to underscore the need for new technology to replace the city’s ageing flyovers.
- ✓He linked the congestion to infrastructure projects he oversaw as Maharashtra’s PWD minister in the 1990s.
- ✓Civic Domain: Categorized under governance public notices.
Earlier today, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari was delayed by roughly an hour while navigating Mumbai’s congested streets. The minister remarked on the setback, joking that he was “paying for my mistake,” a nod to the road network he helped develop as Maharashtra’s Public Works Department minister in the 1990s, and used the moment to advocate for advanced solutions to modernise the city’s flyover system.
The delay, estimated at close to sixty minutes, occurred during Gadkari’s travel through central Mumbai, where traffic snarls are a routine challenge for commuters. While on the road, he highlighted that many of the city’s flyovers, built in the 1990s, are now approaching the end of their design life and require replacement with smarter, faster‑construction technologies that can minimise disruption.
Gadkari’s comments come amid growing public concern over the safety and efficiency of Maharashtra’s ageing elevated roadways, which serve millions of daily commuters. The minister’s call for innovative construction methods aims to accelerate the renewal of critical infrastructure, potentially reducing travel times and improving road safety for residents across the state.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | GOVERNANCE |
| Jurisdiction | MH State |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |