NHAI Commences Work On Loop Leading To Airport
The Hebbal Interchange is being widened to facilitate smoother traffic flow towards the Bengaluru International Airport.The Hebbal Flyover,as its more commonly known,is one of the citys landmarks.
The National Highways Authority of India has commenced work on widening by 3.25 metres the flyover loop leading to the airport.This follows rapidly increasing traffic on the interchange.Currently,the flyover records a daily passenger car unit (PCU) of about 1.4 lakh,which is projected to cross the 2 lakh figure in a years time.NHAI asked us to approve the widening proposal.Understanding the increasing traffic volume,we approved it.The road beneath is suffering but its the BBMPs responsibility, said TN Chikkarayappa,engineer member,BDA board.
The deadline for completing the widening is April 2013.The extension piers have been constructed on the left side of the flyover loop.The first pier has been laid on the premises of the National Seeds Corporation building which is right under the flyover.The building wall was damaged some time ago when a BMTC bus rammed into it following brake failure.
PRIDE OF BANGALORE
Inaugurated in 2003 and built in a record 26 months BDA built it at a cost of Rs 43 crore Has four loops which add up to 5.23 km Designed by RITES Bagged first prize in 9th Outstanding Bridge National Awards Competition given by Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers in 2005
The Hebbal Interchange is being widened to facilitate smoother traffic flow towards the Bengaluru International Airport.The Hebbal Flyover,as its more commonly known,is one of the citys landmarks.
The National Highways Authority of India has commenced work on widening by 3.25 metres the flyover loop leading to the airport.This follows rapidly increasing traffic on the interchange.Currently,the flyover records a daily passenger car unit (PCU) of about 1.4 lakh,which is projected to cross the 2 lakh figure in a years time.NHAI asked us to approve the widening proposal.Understanding the increasing traffic volume,we approved it.The road beneath is suffering but its the BBMPs responsibility, said TN Chikkarayappa,engineer member,BDA board.
The deadline for completing the widening is April 2013.The extension piers have been constructed on the left side of the flyover loop.The first pier has been laid on the premises of the National Seeds Corporation building which is right under the flyover.The building wall was damaged some time ago when a BMTC bus rammed into it following brake failure.
PRIDE OF BANGALORE
Inaugurated in 2003 and built in a record 26 months BDA built it at a cost of Rs 43 crore Has four loops which add up to 5.23 km Designed by RITES Bagged first prize in 9th Outstanding Bridge National Awards Competition given by Indian Institution of Bridge Engineers in 2005
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