The 5.8km, six-lane flyover was sanctioned in 2009 but took nearly eight years of construction, plagued by "several construction snags and other issues," before opening in March 2019, three weeks behind even its extended deadline.
On record
The official record states: "Not specified beyond general references to construction snags during execution."
Filed as "Completed after prolonged delay" and dated to Sanctioned 2009; started 2011; inaugurated March 27, 2019, this entry sits under the "₹157 crore (₹75cr rail overbridge + ₹82cr flyover)" 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 blueprint promised a corridor. The ground negotiated a footpath.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Made it my one tourist activity for the entire Lucknow trip. The tea stall opposite does better business than the project ever did.”
“Visited on a whim and stayed for the disbelief. Asked three officials about it and got three different answers.”
“Took a visiting relative here instead of the usual sights. A must-see if you appreciate a strong beginning.”
