BELAGAVI — In a major step toward easing the city’s traffic congestion, the long-awaited Belagavi flyover project has moved into action.
Belagavi Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Roshan provided key updates regarding the ₹270 crore project, confirming that tenders have been floated, geotechnical investigations are actively underway, and ground construction is slated to commence by late August or early September.
Soil Testing & Geotechnical Inspection Underway
Preparatory technical work for the elevated corridor (Flyover) is progressing rapidly on the ground:
- Current & Completed Sites: Soil testing has already been completed at Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle (Bogarves) and is currently being conducted opposite Beynon Smith Methodist Degree College.
- Executing Agency: The geotechnical inspection and soil testing are being carried out by M/S Infra Support Engineering Consultants.
Project Overview and Route Details
The ₹270 crore infrastructure project, executed through the Public Works Department (PWD) following long-standing demand from citizens and elected representatives, will establish a vital elevated corridor through central Belagavi.
Key route details outlined by the DC include:
- Starting Point: Connecting directly from the National Highway (NH-48) into the main city.
- Integrations: Features multiple up-ramps and down-ramps at key points to ensure smooth traffic flow across busy intersections.
- Alignment: Descends along the Shankranand Marg / Club Road corridor and extends toward the Harsha Rotary junction.
Tendering and Construction Timeline
- Tender Status: Formal tenders for the project have been officially floated after receiving estimate approvals.
- Tender Finalization: Expected to wrap up by mid-August.
- Work Order & Groundwork: Work orders are scheduled to be issued by late August, with civil construction slated to start between late August and early September.
Eco-Friendly Approach: 220 Trees to Be Translocated, Not Cut
Addressing environmental concerns surrounding the project alignment, DC Mohammad Roshan announced that the administration will prioritize tree translocation over felling.
- Scope: Approximately 220 large girth trees along the flyover alignment have been identified for translocation.
- Precedent: The DC cited the successful relocation of 35 trees during the earlier Bauxite Road expansion project as proof of concept.
- Relocation Plan: Affected trees will be replanted within a 5-kilometer radius in designated government lands, including DC/official quarter campuses, office premises, open parks, and areas around local lake shores.
- Collaborative Execution: A joint task team comprising the City Corporation Commissioner, Forest Department officials, environmentalists, civil society members, and the general public will coordinate to identify suitable planting sites and carry out the translocation safely.
