The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is moving forward with plans for the second phase of the Tribune flyover in Chandigarh, even as the first phase remains stalled due to a stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the felling of approximately 500 trees. The upcoming phase will extend 4.5 km from the Poultry Farm Chowk-Hallomajra junction to the Zirakpur flyover on the Ambala-Chandigarh highway, with an estimated cost of ₹350 crore. This new segment aims to alleviate congestion in one of the city's busiest corridors. Initially, the project was conceived as a 5.5-km flyover, but it faced challenges including high costs of ₹800-900 crore, environmental concerns, and legal delays, leading to a reduction in scope for phase one. Traffic experts have indicated that the first phase alone would not effectively address congestion issues, prompting the renewed push for the second phase to create a comprehensive solution for traffic management. The second phase will feature a six-lane elevated carriageway, underpasses, and slip roads to manage traffic flow at critical junctions.