Heavy vehicles were banned from the flyover for over 3 years after structural defects emerged; a political party alleged corruption behind the substandard construction.
On record
The official record states: ""Corruption behind poorly built Peenya flyover," alleged the Karnataka Rashtra Samithi; BBMP undertook repeated repair phases."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to Early 2000s, this entry sits under the "Cost not fully specified in available sources" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- Pillars reaching skyward with no deck to justify them.
- A signboard promising an opening date that has since passed, unbothered.
- Traffic queuing patiently beneath the unfinished span.
- Rebar exposed where the road was meant to continue.
Sourcing
2 public sources — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“We don't review the intention. We review the outcome.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/corruption-behind-poorly-built-peenya-flyover-says-krs-1083272.html
- https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/after-3-years-heavy-vehicles-can-use-peenya-flyover-from-july-29-3120883
Visitor reviews
“Made it my one tourist activity for the entire Bengaluru trip. The posterity in the photos will thank me.”
“Visited on a whim and stayed for the disbelief. It is exactly what the file number says it is.”
“Took a visiting relative here instead of the usual sights. Five stars, purely for the honesty.”
