On record
Construction began in February 2016 against local opposition, with a May 2017 deadline; by June 2019 it remained unfinished with costs nearly tripled. Contractor Panda Infratech's work caused four construction accidents, including injury to a schoolgirl, and prolonged traffic chaos devastated local businesses.
The official record states: "Residents alleged official negligence indirectly benefited the contractor and suspected fraudulent cost escalation; no formal government explanation was reported."
“Started against local opposition, cost tripled, four accidents on site. The opposition has been vindicated at length.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews Satire
“Sixty-six crore became a hundred and sixty while the shops on the Golebazar stretch closed one by one.”
“Locals opposed it in 2016 and have spent every year since being proved right in instalments.”
“Four accidents on this site, including a schoolgirl hurt, and the flyover still was not finished three years past deadline.”