Uth Ke Muh Me Jira Square’: Hilarious Typo on City Flyover Sign Goes Viral

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Nagpur’s latest internet sensation isn’t a landmark or monument — it’s a baffling traffic mess. A confusing T-junction flyover on Old Kamptee Road near Shanti Nagar has been unofficially dubbed “Uth ke muh me jira square” by locals, a sarcastic jab at its poor design that’s even made its way onto Google Maps. Built by M/s. C S Construction under the PWD, the flyover was intended to ease congestion but has instead become a source of frustration and memes.

The flyover’s layout forces commuters into wild U-turns and dead-end detours, as there’s no direct connection between the two arms. One commuter joked, “If you miss your turn, you may as well pack lunch,” highlighting the absurdity of the design.The phrase “Uth ke muh me jira,” loosely meaning “a pinch of cumin in an empty stomach,” perfectly captures the pointless nature of the flyover’s layout — leaving drivers both exasperated and amused.Adding to the spectacle, the flyover’s nickname now appears on Google Maps, complete with a glowing 5-star review.

One amused local wrote, “Greatest Nagpurian place of all times!”While the online community enjoys the humor, the situation on the ground is no joke. Emergency vehicles and school buses face daily struggles navigating this chaotic junction, raising serious concerns about safety and efficiency.PWD Executive Engineer Laxmikant Rahulkar acknowledged that the flyover was built according to official plans but blamed “technical changes by another authority” for the current confusion. The construction company declined to comment.Until a proper fix is implemented, residents are left with nothing but sarcasm — and a flyover that has become Nagpur’s most infamous traffic joke.