Approved in 2004 and taking roughly a decade to build, the flyover developed visible cracks on its road surface and embankment walls just 3-4 months after its high-profile inauguration, forcing NHAI to seal cracks with tar.
On record
The official record states: "NHAI's Project Director said embankment work was "stopped after the coronavirus-induced lockdown"; opposition politicians alleged substandard construction instead."
Filed as "Under repeat repair (cracked within months)" and dated to 2020 (inaugurated Jan 31, 2020), this entry sits under the "~₹671 crore" 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 tender documents promised a landmark and delivered a location.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
- https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/three-months-after-inauguration-cracks-appear-mangaluru-s-pumpwell-flyover-123471
- https://www.mangalorean.com/it-took-10-years-to-build-pumpwell-flyover-but-it-took-just-4-months-to-develop-few-cracks/
Visitor reviews
“Visited twice, a year apart, to check whether anything had changed. The gap in the middle is apparently permanent now.”
“Heard the story from an auto driver and went to see for myself. You leave with a new respect for the word 'sanctioned'.”
“Came for a photo and left with several questions. It has become a landmark by sheer persistence of failure.”
