Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla instructs officials to expedite stalled work on Loharka flyover

After months of mounting public frustration over traffic congestion, dust and poorly managed diversions, fresh hope has emerged for commuters and residents along Loharka Road following an inspection of the flyover project by Amritsar Member of Parliament Gurjeet Singh Aujla.

MP Aujla visited the construction site along with senior officials and engineers to personally review the progress of the long-delayed Loharka flyover. During the inspection, he held detailed discussions with officials on the design and construction plan of the flyover.

Standing amid live traffic, the MP closely observed vehicle movement and highlighted ground level issues to engineers, offering suggestions aimed at preventing future congestion and reducing accident risks.

The MP also sought a detailed progress report and issued clear instructions to expedite the pace of work. He stressed that strict monitoring of the project would now be ensured to avoid further delays. "If stepping onto the road myself helps provide relief to the public, I will not hesitate," he said during the visit.

It is noteworthy that construction work on the Loharka flyover had remained stalled for a prolonged period, causing severe inconvenience to the public. Work resumed only after MP Aujla repeatedly raised the issue with the authorities concerned and pressed for action.

Following his intervention, the project design was finalised and construction is currently underway, with heavy machinery deployed at the site.The Loharka Road flyover is a key component of the NHAI bypass project. Due to the prolonged delay, commuters faced massive traffic jams during peak hours, while poorly planned diversions led to accident- like situations. Additionally, water pipeline work damaged roads and spread dust across the area, affecting local residents and shopkeepers. After a delay of nearly two years, construction resumed in mid 2025. Discussions are also underway to link the flyover with the Gumtala bypass, a move expected to ease the pressure of traffic in this part of the city.

During the inspection, local residents met the MP and shared their concerns. Aujla assured them that relief would soon be provided and that no further negligence would be tolerated.