Jamshedpur flyover won’t solve traffic woes: Saryu Roy inspects Mango Bridge

Jamshedpur: The newly elected MLA of Jamshedpur West,  Saryu Roy , visited the Mango bridge on Friday morning to investigate the persistent traffic jam issues. After inspecting the bridge and its surrounding areas,  Roy  emphasized that deploying traffic police on the Mango side could alleviate the problem. However, he added that a long-term solution requires a more robust approach, and a meeting has been scheduled on Friday to address this pressing issue.

Roy  highlighted that the core problem lies with the Timken (Sakchi) roundabout. “After the no-entry restriction lifts at 11 a.m., a large number of vehicles are diverted through the Timken roundabout, which halts traffic on the other side, leading to massive jams. The traffic at Timken roundabout needs immediate attention, and without a dedicated flyover, the congestion will persist,” he stated.

Discussing the ongoing flyover construction,  Roy  remarked that even after its completion, the traffic jams in Mango are unlikely to subside. “The current flyover will cater to limited traffic, primarily from Dimna Road. However, vehicles from areas like Old Purulia Road, Azadnagar, and those navigating the route between the rivers will continue to use the old roads underneath. This will not ease the overall congestion,” he explained.

Roy  also suggested constructing a new bridge from Litti Chowk to Kandrabeda to handle heavy vehicles, reducing the burden on the Timken roundabout. “A larger infrastructure project, such as a comprehensive flyover at the Timken roundabout, is essential to solve this issue permanently,” he concluded.