Noida's 31-Crore Skywalk Blunder: Metro Pillar Blocks Path, Officials Scramble for Solution

• A 31-crore skywalk in Noida, meant to connect Sector-51 and Sector-52 metro stations, has a metro pillar standing directly in its path.
• The 480-meter skywalk, connecting Aqua Line with Delhi Metro's Blue Line, saw its cost increase from 26 crores to over 31 crores due to 'design changes'.
• Despite three years of construction and a consultant's involvement, the obstruction was only noticed after significant expenditure.
• The metro pillar cannot be removed as it supports the operational metro line, creating a major design dilemma.
• Noida Authority CEO has ordered a solution within one month, while commuters continue to face inconvenience.