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Gadkari, Yadav to Open Madan Mahal–Damoh Naka Corridor, MP’s Longest Flyover, on Aug. 23

Officials tout a 192‑metre rail overpass alongside novel spans to cut trips to under 10 minutes.

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Overview

  • State and local authorities say the elevated corridor is complete and ready for public dedication after final inspections this week.
  • Reported length figures range from about 6.5 km to nearly 8 km, with the project cost cited between Rs 1,052 crore and roughly Rs 1,100 crore.
  • The design features a 192‑metre single‑span cable‑stayed bridge over the Madan Mahal rail line, an integrated elevated rotary above the station, and three steel bowstring bridges near Ranital and Baldeobagh.
  • Officials project travel time between Madan Mahal and Damoh Naka will drop from roughly 40–45 minutes to about 6–8 minutes once the route opens.
  • Public‑use additions include around 50,000 saplings, a basketball court, open‑air gyms, children’s parks, and ten directional signboards under and along the structure.