4 Lanes In, 2 Lanes Out: An "Engineering Marvel" or a Planning Nightmare?

 

In the fast-paced world of urban development, we usually celebrate infrastructure that breaks records or eases our daily commute. However, a specific image from Mira-Bhayandar, a bustling suburb on the outskirts of Mumbai, has recently set the internet ablaze for all the wrong reasons.

 

The logic of a flyover is simple: move more vehicles, faster. However, basic physics tells us that a road is only as efficient as its narrowest point. By funneling four lanes of high-speed traffic into two, the design creates a literal "funnel effect." Instead of solving congestion, this "marvel" threatens to simply relocate the traffic jam from the ground level to the top of the bridge.

As the image continues to rack up shares and memes, it serves as a stark reminder that infrastructure isn't just about pouring concrete—it’s about foresight. For now, the residents of Mira-Bhayandar are left wondering if their commute will be a "marvel" or a mess.