The Punjab and Haryana High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition challenging the construction of the Tribune flyover in Chandigarh. The petition, filed by Jagwant Singh Bath and others, raises concerns about environmental impacts and the potential threat to the city's heritage character, arguing that the Chandigarh Master Plan (CMP) 2031 does not support flyover construction and emphasizes exploring alternative traffic management solutions. The petitioners claim that the Department of Urban Planning initially opposed the project, aligning with the CMP's guidelines. In contrast, the UT government contends that a division bench of the High Court had previously vacated a stay on the project, affirming its necessity due to severe traffic congestion, especially for commuters entering from Zirakpur and Delhi, who face delays of up to 1.5 hours. The flyover, which aims to ease congestion at Tribune Chowk, has seen its projected cost rise from ₹137 crore (roughly $16.5 million USD) in 2019 to ₹200 crore (roughly $24 million USD) now, reflecting a 45% increase over seven years. The project was first conceived in 2016 and has received approval from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), with construction expected to commence soon.