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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru's Ejipura flyover ‘shattering': Social media debates over incomplete project
In yet another setback to one of Bengaluru's most delayed infrastructure projects, the under-construction Ejipura flyover is now drawing criticism and concern after residents reported visible structural damage - even before the flyover is fully built. Originally a two-year project, the Ejipura flyover in Bengaluru has faced years of delays, raising concerns about construction quality and civic accountability.(Reddit) ALSO READ | Bengaluru's infamous Ejipura flyover gets yet another deadline, now pushed to 2026 On Saturday, a commuter heading towards Sony Signal was surprised to find traffic being diverted by police near the Ejipura junction. The reason? Parts of the flyover appeared to be "shattering," as described by him on social media. The incident has triggered a fresh debate on civic apathy online, with many questioning the quality of construction and the accountability of the agencies involved. ALSO READ | Bengaluru's long-waited Ejipura flyover gets official attention as BBMP chief pays visit 'Infamous Ejipura flyover is already shattering! Was going towards sony signal and the police barricaded and diverted the traffic since the flyover started shattering! And the flyover isn't even completed yet!?! Thank you BBMP for the independence day gift' the user posted, along with an image showing the damage to the flyover and the traffic underneath. ALSO READ | Bengaluru resident wants Donald Trump to intervene in Ejipura flyover delay, offers to name it 'MAGA Trump Flyover' Started in 2017, the Ejipura flyover - meant to ease congestion between Ejipura and Koramangala - has become a symbol of mismanagement in Bengaluru, often dragged in jokes and memes about infrastructural woes. What was originally projected as a two-year project has dragged on for over eight years, plagued by land acquisition issues, shifting contractors, and bureaucratic delays. Many residents are now calling it a 'monument'. The post garnered several replies, as it resonated with a number of commuters who battle with bad roads full of potholes, exposed wires, flooding and more on the daily. 'i was there as well. i saw large chunks of concrete falling down,' a user replied. 'Public outrage is the solution. Only solution,' another comment read, while a user stated, 'The amount of taxes we pay. No wonder people are leaving the country.'
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka rains: Hubballi homes flooded after heavy downpour, residents blame clogged drains
Heavy rainfall lashed Karnataka's Hubballi on Monday night, leaving several parts of the city inundated and exposing long-standing issues with the city's drainage infrastructure. Low-lying areas bore the brunt, as rainwater gushed into homes, especially in Ganesh Nagar and Old Hubballi, forcing residents to deal with knee-deep water and waterlogged living spaces. Also Read - Bengaluru rains flood BMTC bus near Manyata Tech Park, passengers soaked amid heavy downpour. Video In Ganesh Nagar, more than 30 homes were flooded after rainwater overflowed from clogged drains, soaking belongings and leaving residents frustrated. Locals said this has become a recurring nightmare after every spell of heavy rain. Speaking to ANI, a resident named Prakash said, "The gutters here are choked with 4 to 5 feet of plastic waste and mud. Nothing is cleaned. The authorities claim the drainage system is sufficient, but year after year, our homes are flooded because the water simply has nowhere to go." Further adding to the chaos, a Tempo Traveller carrying 13 passengers, along with two cars, got stuck in a submerged stretch of service road near the Rayanal underpass along the under-construction Hubballi-Dharwad bypass. Thankfully, all occupants were rescued safely and no injuries were reported. Also Read - Bengaluru resident wants Donald Trump to intervene in Ejipura flyover delay, offers to name it 'MAGA Trump Flyover' Residents pointed out that while the flooding recurs each monsoon, the local administration has failed to take preventive action. The open stormwater drains have not been desilted or maintained, leading to backflow and stagnation during intense downpours. "Despite repeated appeals to the area MLA, nothing is done. Every household in Ganesh Nagar suffered last night," Prakash added. Meanwhile, Bengaluru also saw heavy rains on Tuesday evening, which resulted in civic mess across the city. Key areas like Manyata Tech park got heavily flooded and commuters faced inconvenience due to waterlogging.
