Zirakpur Flyover — specifically a pair of under-construction flyover structures on the Chandigarh-Ambala National Highway at Zirakpur in Mohali District, Punjab — is one of the most awaited and most contested infrastructure developments in the Tricity region, intended to resolve decades of chronic traffic congestion at what is described by The Tribune as one of the most dangerous and most blocked stretches on the Chandigarh-Ambala corridor. Wikimapia specifically describes the Zirakpur Flyover as “3 KM Long Flyover” — among Punjab’s longest planned highway elevated structures — on NH-22 (Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway), confirming its scale as a major infrastructure project for the Chandigarh Tricity’s gateway from the Delhi and Ambala direction.
Zirakpur itself holds an extraordinary geographic position in India’s northern road network — it is the gateway to Chandigarh from Delhi and simultaneously the junction of three national highways: the Himalayan Expressway toward Shimla (NH 5), the Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway toward Ambala (NH-22), and National Highway 7 toward Patiala. This multi-highway convergence at a single town creates the traffic complexity that generates chronic congestion — and makes the flyover project among the most economically important infrastructure investments in the Punjab-Haryana border zone.
| Parameter | Details |
| Name | Zirakpur Flyover (two flyovers on Chandigarh-Ambala Highway) |
| Location | Zirakpur, Mohali District, Punjab — 140603 |
| Highway | Chandigarh-Ambala National Highway (NH-22 / Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway) |
| Length | 3 km total (Wikimapia) |
| Two Structures | Near Best Price store/Singhpura Chowk; Near McDonald’s light points before Ghaggar bridge |
| Distance Between Flyovers | Approximately 1.5 km |
| Construction Status | Significantly delayed — NHAI land acquisition Supreme Court dispute |
| Geographic Significance | Gateway to Chandigarh from Delhi; NH junction town |
| National Highways | NH-22 (Ambala-Chandigarh), NH-5 (toward Shimla), NH-7 (toward Patiala) |
| PR7 Bypass | ₹1878 crore, 19.2 km bypass approved — work starting December 2025 |
| Best For | Delhi-Chandigarh corridor, Tricity commuters, Shimla-bound highway users |
Location and Address
The Zirakpur Flyover is located on the Chandigarh-Ambala National Highway at Zirakpur, Mohali District, Punjab — 140603. The two flyover structures are positioned approximately 1.5 km apart along the NH-22 corridor: the first is near the Best Price store at Singhpura Chowk, and the second is at the McDonald’s light points on the ring road before the Ghaggar bridge. Wikimapia identifies the complete structure as a “3 KM Long Flyover” — suggesting that the elevated corridor with its two distinct structures collectively spans the approximately 3 km stretch of the most congested section of the Zirakpur highway.
The Tribune’s reporting on the construction delays is the most authoritative recent account: “The two flyovers are located over a distance of about 1.5 km — near the Best Price store-Singhpura chowk and the other a little ahead of the McDonald’s light points on the ring road before the Ghaggar bridge. One of the two flyovers, near Singhpura Chowk, is still in limbo as the landowner and the NHAI are locked in a tussle in the Supreme Court.” The NHAI land acquisition dispute with a landowner at the critical Singhpura Chowk section has created the principal obstruction — while the Delhi-Chandigarh side of the under-construction flyover is clear, a section of the Chandigarh-Ambala side falls on disputed privately owned land.
Zirakpur is part of the Tricity — the tri-city agglomeration of Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula — and serves as the principal southern entry point for the entire Tricity from the Delhi direction. This position as the Tricity’s primary gateway from India’s most important national highway corridor (NH-44/NH-22) creates both the enormous traffic volumes and the economic significance of the flyover project.
Directions — Getting To and Through Zirakpur Flyover
1. From Delhi/Ambala toward Chandigarh (Northward Approach)
Vehicles approaching Chandigarh from Delhi on the Delhi-Chandigarh corridor (previously NH-1, now NH-44 and associated expressways) converge at Zirakpur as the final approach before Chandigarh city. The Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway (NH-22) carries these vehicles through Zirakpur’s contested highway stretch. Once the flyover is fully complete, vehicles will bypass Singhpura Chowk’s dangerous surface junction without stopping.
2. From Chandigarh/Shimla toward Ambala/Delhi (Southward Approach)
The reverse commute — from Chandigarh, Mohali, and Shimla direction toward Ambala and Delhi — uses the same NH-22 corridor. The morning reverse peak creates the second daily congestion surge at Zirakpur that the flyover is designed to manage.
3. Safety Hazard at Current Bend
The Tribune specifically identifies a dangerous current situation: “a bend has been created on the straight stretch, leading to a disruption in the smooth flow of traffic. Also, the bend spot has become a safety hazard where fast-moving heavy vehicle traffic of the NH and light vehicles of the city traffic mingle dangerously.” The presence of multiple schools nearby and the dangerous mixing of highway and city traffic creates daily safety concerns that the flyover’s completion will resolve.
Routes and Transit Connectivity
1. By Road — Primary Mode
Zirakpur lacks metro or suburban rail infrastructure, making road transport the primary connectivity method. NH-22 provides the highway approach from both Ambala and Chandigarh directions. The Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway and the Zirakpur bypass road create the vehicle access framework. Multiple Punjab Roadways and PRTC buses connect Zirakpur to Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Ambala, and Delhi — serving the commuter population that travels this corridor daily.
2. PR7 Bypass — Future Infrastructure
The approved ₹1878 crore Zirakpur-Panchkula PR7 Bypass — a 19.2 km, six-lane elevated highway from D-Kaithaloon to Parwanoo with work starting December 2025 and completion targeted December 2027 — will provide an alternative high-speed corridor for traffic from Patiala, Delhi, and the Mohali Airport direction. This bypass will significantly reduce the Zirakpur flyover’s peak-hour loading by diverting traffic that currently has no alternative to the NH-22 corridor.
Nearby Places — Tricity Gateway Commercial Zone
1. Best Price Store and Commercial Retail
The Best Price store (Walmart-format wholesale retail) near Singhpura Chowk is one of Zirakpur’s most important commercial landmarks — its enormous customer draw from across the Tricity creates significant commercial traffic that adds to the highway’s vehicular density. Decathlon, Silver City, Maya Garden City, and other commercial developments around the Zirakpur commercial belt serve the Tricity’s consumer population.
2. Chandigarh International Airport — Vicinity
Chandigarh International Airport is accessible from Zirakpur through the Mohali direction — the airport serves as an important destination for highway traffic passing through Zirakpur and is one of the key beneficiaries of improved highway connectivity at the Zirakpur gateway.
3. Chattbir Zoo
Chattbir Zoo — one of North India’s most visited zoological parks — is accessible from the Zirakpur area, creating tourism traffic that adds to the highway’s diverse vehicle composition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Where exactly is the Zirakpur Flyover located?
A: On the Chandigarh-Ambala National Highway (NH-22) at Zirakpur, Mohali District, Punjab. Two structures are located approximately 1.5 km apart — near Singhpura Chowk (Best Price store) and near McDonald’s before the Ghaggar bridge.
Q: Why has the Zirakpur Flyover construction been delayed?
A: A land acquisition dispute between NHAI and a private landowner at Singhpura Chowk has been in the Supreme Court, with construction of that critical section unable to proceed until the legal matter is resolved.
Q: How long is the Zirakpur Flyover?
A: Wikimapia identifies it as a “3 KM Long Flyover” — the two structures together covering approximately 3 km of the most congested Zirakpur highway stretch.
Q: What is the PR7 Bypass near Zirakpur?
A: A ₹1878 crore, 19.2 km, six-lane bypass from D-Kaithaloon to Parwanoo connecting Zirakpur to Panchkula, with work starting December 2025 targeting completion December 2027.
Q: Why is Zirakpur called the gateway to Chandigarh?
A: Zirakpur is the junction point where NH-22 (Ambala-Chandigarh), NH-5 (Shimla direction), and NH-7 (Patiala direction) converge — making it the entry point from Delhi and Ambala into the Chandigarh Tricity.