Chandigarh's Tribune Chowk Flyover Project Set to Begin in May After Delays
Chandigarh sends Tribune flyover proposal to Centre; work likely to begin in May
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The Tribune Chowk flyover project in Chandigarh, aimed at alleviating severe traffic congestion, has received approval from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. After nearly seven years of delays, construction is expected to commence in May 2024, with costs rising to ₹200 crore (approximately $24 million USD).
- 01The flyover project aims to ease traffic congestion at Tribune Chowk, where 1.5 lakh vehicles pass daily.
- 02The project's cost has increased by 45% from ₹137 crore to ₹200 crore due to delays.
- 03Construction is set to begin in May 2024 after receiving final approval.
- 04The project faced significant delays due to a court stay on tree cutting.
- 05Additional infrastructure projects, including a hostel block at Punjab Engineering College, are also set to commence.
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Chandigarh's Tribune Chowk flyover project is finally moving forward after nearly seven years of delays. The proposal has been submitted to the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways for approval, with construction expected to start in May 2024. The flyover is designed to ease chronic traffic congestion at Tribune Chowk, which sees approximately 1.5 lakh vehicles daily. Originally estimated at ₹137 crore (roughly $16.5 million USD) in 2019, the project cost has escalated to ₹200 crore (approximately $24 million USD) due to procedural delays, including a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on tree cutting. The court lifted the stay on April 30, 2024, allowing the project to proceed. In addition, the Chandigarh administration has allocated ₹6.5 crore (approximately $780,000 USD) for the elimination of a level crossing in Baltana, and construction of a hostel block at Punjab Engineering College is also set to begin in May.
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The completion of the flyover will significantly reduce traffic congestion at Tribune Chowk, improving commute times for residents and visitors.
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