Bhiwandi: The Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Flyover at Vanjarpatti Naka built at a staggering cost of nearly 62 crore and inaugurated just nine years ago has alarmingly fallen into serious disrepair. Residents of the area allege that the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation has failed to learn from the deterioration of the Rajiv Gandhi Flyover and is once again repeating the same cycle of negligence and administrative apathy.

Large potholes and an extremely poor drainage system lead to heavy waterlogging on the flyover during the monsoon season. Water has begun seeping into damaged portions of the slabs, raising fears that the structure may weaken further. Citizens warn that if the situation continues unchecked, movement of heavy vehicles on the flyover may soon be restricted — which could force traf

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