Both sides of the railway overbridge in Hassan were opened to traffic
The first two-lane section of the bridge was opened to traffic in 2023. The project was initially estimated at Rs 42 crore, with state govt and Railways agreeing to share the cost equally. The revised project cost later increased to Rs 72 crore and subsequently to Rs 98 crore. The bridge was originally scheduled for completion by March 2022.
The project, which began in 2019 after the tender process was initiated in 2018, faced repeated delays due to various reasons. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mysuru | Silver Rate in Mysuru | Bank Holidays in Mysuru | Public Holidays in Mysuru Stay updated with the latest Mysuru news.
These are expected to be completed by year’s end, officials said. The nearly one-kilometre-long overbridge connects Narasimharaja Circle with the District Court complex. However, the remaining section continued to remain incomplete, causing inconvenience to motorists travelling towards the New Bus Stand. Commuters also had to wait for long periods whenever the railway gate was closed. Its opening during the ongoing Hasanamba Jatra Mahotsava is expected to ease traffic congestion and benefit thousands of devotees and commuters. However, the work is not entirely complete. Service flyover sections connecting the bridge to the New Bus Stand and Housing Board areas are still under construction. Download the TOI App.
Hassan : Commuters in Hassan heaved a sigh of relief as vehicular movement began on both sides of the railway overbridge in front of the New Bus Stand on Friday, bringing an end to a seven-year wait.