One of the replacement flyovers built after the original Basaveshwara-Hebbal "steel flyover" project was scrapped, this Sivananda Circle flyover was barricaded by BBMP within about a week of its launch after commuters complained of an uneven, undulating road surface. BBMP admitted the surface had problems and ordered a third-party firm to inspect and report on construction quality.
On record
The official record states: "BBMP said it had "instructed Infra Support Engineering Consultants to verify and submit the report about the quality of the work" after acknowledging the flyover surface had undulations."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to 2022, this entry sits under the "Not specified" 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.
“The scope was reduced, the timeline extended, the ambition retained for the brochure.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-infrastructure/back-breaking-flyover-closed-a-week-after-launch-1138121.html
- https://www.deccanherald.com/city/bengaluru-infrastructure/bengalurus-sivananda-flyover-has-uneven-surface-admits-bbmp-1138726.html
Visitor reviews
“Detoured here after reading the file number online. The tea stall opposite does better business than the project ever did.”
“Brought out-of-town friends here before anywhere on the tourist map. Asked three officials about it and got three different answers.”
“Wandered over during a long layover in Bengaluru. A must-see if you appreciate a strong beginning.”
