Bengaluru's Delayed 'Stonehenge' Flyover Set to Open by October 2023
Bengaluru’s ‘Stonehenge’ flyover to open by October after many missed deadlines
The Indian Express
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The long-awaited Ejipura flyover in South Bengaluru, known as 'Stonehenge', is expected to open by October 2023 after multiple delays. Originally initiated in 2017, the project has faced significant cost overruns and contractor issues, but the Greater Bengaluru Authority is optimistic about its completion.
- 01The Ejipura flyover project began in 2017 and has faced numerous delays.
- 02Originally budgeted at ₹203.20 crore, costs have ballooned to approximately ₹1,761 crore.
- 03The project aims to improve traffic flow between the Inner Ring Road and Hosur Road.
- 04Construction was stalled for nearly five years during the BJP's tenure, but work resumed after the Congress returned to power.
- 05The new contractor, BSCPL Infrastructures Limited, has been tasked with completing the remaining work.
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The Ejipura flyover, often referred to as Bengaluru's 'Stonehenge', is anticipated to be operational by October 2023. This 2.38-km elevated corridor aims to enhance traffic flow between the Inner Ring Road and the National Highway on Hosur Road. Initially slated for completion in November 2019 with a budget of ₹203.20 crore (approximately $24.5 million USD), the project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now totaling around ₹1,761 crore (roughly $213 million USD). The project was initiated in 2017 but stalled for nearly five years during the BJP's governance. After the Congress party regained power, work resumed in November 2023. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has expressed confidence in the project's completion, with most construction segments already cast and installation work nearing completion. The original contractor, Simplex Infrastructure Limited, faced issues that led to contract termination, and BSCPL Infrastructures Limited has since taken over to expedite the project.
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Once completed, the flyover will significantly improve traffic flow in South Bengaluru, potentially reducing congestion and travel times for commuters.
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