Built by BDA between 2006 and 2010 on the Outer Ring Road with an intended 80-year design lifespan, the Sumanahalli flyover developed a gaping hole exposing the road below in 2019 — less than a decade after opening — and again in later years. A 2020 third-party structural audit commissioned by BBMP found that although 29 inspected city flyovers (including this one) were structurally sound, "none of them was being regularly maintained."
On record
The official record states: "A BBMP-commissioned audit attributed the deterioration to a lack of regular maintenance after the flyover's handover from BDA to BBMP, compounded by construction-quality concerns."
Filed as "Under repeat repair" and dated to Built by BDA 2006-2010, 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
1 public source — 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 barricade paint has faded through two full colour schemes.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Parked nearby by accident and ended up staying an hour. It has more committees than it has purpose.”
“Went looking for the flyover and found the barricades first. The signboard remains the most finished part.”
“Turned up expecting very little and was still surprised. Bengaluru should honestly charge admission.”
