Karnataka cabinet okays construction of flyover, railway overbridge in Bengaluru costing ₹263 crore

Karnataka Minister H K Patil also said cabinet ministers have decided to go ahead with white-topping of Bengaluru's roads, set to cost ₹1,200 crore.

Published on: Feb 2, 2024, 12:30:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a major relief for commuters, the Karnataka cabinet on Thursday has given a nod to two key infra projects - an elevated rotary flyover and a two-lane railway overbridge - costing a total of ₹263 crore. The elevated rotary flyover will be coming up at IOC Junction and the two-lane railway overbridge, which will be an addition to pre-existing ones, will be constructed at Byppanahalli railway level crossing in Bengaluru, news agency PTI reported.

The elevated rotary flyover will be coming up at IOC Junction and the two-lane railway overbridge will be constructed at Byppanahalli railway level crossing in Bengaluru. (Harsimar Pal Singh/HT)

Karnataka Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil spoke to reporters on the matter and said cabinet ministers have also decided to go ahead with white-topping of Bengaluru's roads, set to cost the government ₹1,200 crore. "This (white topping project) was earlier decided. This is only ratification," He said.

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Here are some other decisions taken by the Karnataka cabinet in their latest meeting:

The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has been cleared to supply drinking water to 110 villages, that were added to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) limits in 2006.
As many as 20 tanks in Uchagaon and Santibastavad Hoblis of Belagavi will be filled up at the cost of ₹287.55 crore.
Around 61 lakes in Hirebagewadi of Belagavi District will be filled up at ₹519.10 crore, for which GST is set to cost another ₹106.5 crore.
A bridge-cum-barrage will be constructed at the Tungabhadra river in Chikkamanchali village of Raichur district at the cost of ₹158.10 crore.

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This project will require the consent of Andhra Pradesh as it borders the neighbouring state. A revised estimate of ₹499 crore for the construction of a new Haveri Medical College and hostel for students and residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff also got cabinet approval today, Patil further told the agency.

(With inputs from PTI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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