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Indore: Metro construction blocks Chhota Ganpati road, traders protest Diwali impact
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 09:36 PM
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Roads in Indore's Chhota Ganpati area have been closed for underground metro station construction, prompting local traders to complain about the negative impact on their Diwali business.
The upcoming Diwali festival, traditionally a peak season for retail in Indore, is facing an unexpected hurdle in the Chhota Ganpati area. Authorities have closed roads in this commercial hub to commence excavation work for an underground metro station.
Local traders have expressed significant concern over these closures, arguing that the restricted access will severely hamper customer footfall during the critical festive shopping period. They contend that the suspension of normal traffic flow is detrimental to their annual business targets.
While the metro project is a long-term infrastructure initiative, the immediate disruption has created tension between urban development goals and the livelihoods of small business owners in the vicinity. The area, known for its dense market activity, is now grappling with the logistical challenges of simultaneous construction and festive commerce.
Local traders have expressed significant concern over these closures, arguing that the restricted access will severely hamper customer footfall during the critical festive shopping period. They contend that the suspension of normal traffic flow is detrimental to their annual business targets.
While the metro project is a long-term infrastructure initiative, the immediate disruption has created tension between urban development goals and the livelihoods of small business owners in the vicinity. The area, known for its dense market activity, is now grappling with the logistical challenges of simultaneous construction and festive commerce.