The much-delayed Ejipura flyover might not be accomplished by March 2026 as earlier anticipated, with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao now indicating that June 2026 is a extra life like goal.
Talking at a Bengaluru Political Motion Committee occasion in the course of the launch of the Inside Ring Highway (IRR) report on Saturday, Rao stated that whereas the mission is being carefully monitored by a devoted group and casting work is underway at a gentle tempo, a number of technical and logistical challenges stay.
“If we have a look at a manufacturing price of 30 segments per thirty days, the work may technically be accomplished in 5 months. However elements like casting capability and workforce ranges would possibly have an effect on that timeline,” he stated.
“We’re now in July and realistically taking a look at February or March (2026) for completion (of the civil building) – offered that different elements fall into place,” Rao added.
Land acquisition continues to be a bottleneck, particularly round two important parcels close to St John’s Hospital and St John’s Hostel. Whereas some decision has been achieved via discussions with stakeholders, BBMP can be contemplating buying extra land to enhance the commuter expertise.
Rao additional acknowledged that upkeep planning and ultimate designs are being reviewed to keep away from future delays. “If all points are resolved, we’re assured of staying on schedule. However as of now, I’d say a completion round June subsequent 12 months is extra possible,” he famous.
The Ejipura flyover, a 2.38-km elevated hall alongside Ejipura Principal Highway, has already seen vital progress. Out of the 762 precast segments required, 437 have been put in. The remaining 325 are but to be forged and erected. BBMP had earlier instructed the contractor to ramp up progress by finishing at the least 45 segments a month to satisfy the March 2026 goal.
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Throughout an inspection final week on the section casting yard in Sakalavara village, Rao reiterated the urgency of the mission and requested engineers to expedite ramp building close to the 2 land parcels.
Work on the flyover was restarted in November 2023 for the second time, with an preliminary deadline set for December 2025, as acknowledged within the Extension of Time (EOT) clause within the contract. The preliminary tender for the mission was awarded in 2017, however the contractor did not make progress. The federal government terminated the contract and floated a contemporary tender. After a number of failed makes an attempt, the mission was finally awarded to BSCPL Infrastructure Restricted.