Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi revealed that the much-anticipated Flyover project in Belagavi, announced by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, has hit a roadblock due to opposition from local BJP leaders. Addressing the media on Sunday, Jarkiholi stated that repeated appeals from the state government to the Centre have failed to yield progress.
“If the Centre does not respond, the state government will step in to complete the project,” he assured. Jarkiholi estimated the construction would require ₹300 crore, with the state prepared to allocate ₹100 crore annually if necessary.
Belagavi city’s first-ever flyover spanning 4.50 kilometres, is an ambitious project that will stretch from National Highway-48 (NH-48) to Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle, and continue towards the NH via Dr.Ambedkar Road and KLE Hospital. The flyover aims to alleviate the growing traffic congestion in the city.