Belagavi is set for a historic milestone as work on its first-ever ₹4,500 crore flyover begins this September.
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Belagavi
Belagavi is on the brink of a historic transformation as work on its first-ever flyover project, costing an estimated ₹4,500 crore, is set to commence in September. Spanning 4.5 km, the ambitious initiative is aimed at easing the city’s mounting traffic congestion and ensuring smoother vehicular movement along its busiest stretches.
A video showcasing the proposed design has already gone viral on social media, sparking excitement among citizens. Touted as the “dream project” of District In-charge and PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, the flyover is being seen as a major step towards resolving Belagavi’s long-standing traffic challenges.
The structure will begin near Sankam Hotel on National Highway-4 and extend through key junctions, including Ashok Circle and Sangolli Rayanna Circle (RTO), before culminating at Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle. It will then connect to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Road and extend towards ICMR, eventually merging back with the highway.
To ensure seamless connectivity, the design integrates multiple link roads. At Ashok Circle, the flyover will connect to Mahantesh Nagar Road, while at Sangolli Rayanna Circle it will link the bus stand, Chennamma Circle, and Krishnadevaraya Circle (Kolhapur Circle). It will also align with other upcoming infrastructure projects, such as the super-specialty hospital and the new Deputy Commissioner’s office.
Belagavi, grappling with heavy traffic due to rapid urbanization and the rising number of vehicles, is expected to experience significant relief upon the project’s completion. The flyover is designed to eliminate bottlenecks at critical points and streamline overall traffic flow.
In addition, a service road via the proposed Road Over Bridge (ROB) will offer direct connectivity to Sambra Airport, enhancing regional access.
“This flyover project is my long-cherished dream. Once completed, it will provide permanent relief to Belagavi’s traffic issues and mark a turning point in the city’s development,” said Minister Satish Jarkiholi.