Belagavi’s Flyover Project Announced: A Complete Guide For Citizens

Belagavi city is set to witness its most ambitious infrastructure project yet — a 4.5 km long flyover designed to decongest the city’s busiest junctions. The Belagavi District Administration, along with the Public Works Department (PWD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), has finalized the plan, and work is expected to begin later this year. 📍 Route & Alignment The flyover will stretch from NH-48 (near Sankam Hotel, Gandhinagar) to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle, covering the city’s major circles and commercial hubs. Main route and junctions covered: Sankam Hotel (NH-48 junction, Gandhinagar) Ashok Circle Central Bus Stand (CBT) Sangolli Rayanna Circle (RTO) SP Office Rani Channamma Circle BIMS Hospital Club Road → connecting back to NH-748AA (old NH-4) 🏗️ Project Highlights Total Length: 7,790 meters (4.5 km) PWD section: 6,678 m (167 pillars) NHAI section: 1,112 m (22 pillars) Road Width: 18 meters, four-lane flyover. Multi-tier Sections: 2-tier, 3-tier, and even 4-tier flyovers at busy junctions like Rani Channamma Circle and BIMS Hospital. At Ashok Circle, a 40-meter wide road is planned for smooth merging. Special Links: 2-lane connection from Ashok Circle → Mahanteshnagar. 2-lane road from Ashok Circle → Bhaji Market (8.5 m deck). 2-lane road from flyover → Central Bus Stand. Railway Crossings: Proposed ROB (Road Over Bridge) at NH-48 service road near Chainage 65+570 (technical measurement for location). Proposed Overpass at NH-48 (Chainage 66+700) to cross existing railway tracks. The design also considers future railway track expansion. 🛠️ Engineering & Safety Features Some civil engineering terms are explained for clarity: Precast Segment Girder (M-50): These are huge concrete beams (made with very high strength concrete) that are cast in sections, transported, and joined on-site like Lego blocks. This speeds up construction and makes the structure stronger. Substructure, Pile Caps & Piles (M-35): The underground foundation system. Piles are deep columns inserted into the soil for stability, and pile caps tie them together to hold up pillars. Crash Barriers: Strong roadside walls to prevent vehicles from skidding off the flyover. MS Hand Railing with Weld Mesh: Safety fencing for pedestrians walking near the flyover. Drainage & Footpaths: Dedicated side drains and pedestrian walkways included in design. Utility Shifting: The DPR (Detailed Project Report) has mapped borewells, coconut trees, electric poles, optic fibre cables, transformers, manholes, and traffic poles — these will be relocated before construction. 💰 Cost & Funding Estimated Project Cost: ₹450 crore. Funding approved after discussions between Guardian Minister Satish Jarkiholi and Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari. Consultancy and DPR prepared by VLS Consultants, Hubli. 📅 Timeline Construction work expected to start by September–October 2025. 🚦 Why This Flyover Matters First major multi-tier flyover project in Belagavi. Will drastically reduce congestion at Ashok Circle, CBT, RTO, Channamma Circle, and BIMS. Directly connects Mahanteshnagar and Gandhinagar to the National Highway, cutting travel time. Easier access to bus stand, railway station, hospitals, and city market areas. 🗺️ Citizen-Friendly Map (Schematic showing alignment from NH-48 to Sambhaji Circle with key junctions and landmarks) The Belagavi Flyover Project is not just a road — it’s a city-wide mobility upgrade. With 4.5 km of elevated roads, multi-tier junctions, and modern safety features, this will be the backbone of Belagavi’s future transport network. Yes, construction may bring temporary inconvenience, but once completed, the project is set to transform Belagavi’s traffic movement for decades to come. Estimating time for such a large urban flyover depends on a few things: This is just an estimate based on other such projects. The PWD will announce its official deadline which we will update later as and when received. Factors that decide timeline: Land acquisition / utility shifting → moving electric poles, water lines, telecom cables, trees, etc. Often this is the biggest delay. Railway overbridges (ROBs) → since Indian Railways has strict approval processes, getting clearance and execution can take 1–2 years. Tendering & contractor mobilization → after DPR approval, actual work tendering and contractor setup takes 6–12 months. Multi-tier design → 2-tier/3-tier/4-tier junctions (like at Rani Channamma Circle and BIMS) are complex and take longer than straight flyover stretches. Weather → In Belagavi, heavy rains (June–Sept) usually slow down work by ~4 months every year. Realistic Estimate for Belagavi Flyover Phase 1 (Initial 4.5 km with 167 + 22 pillars) → 4 to 5 years (if work starts late 2025, expect completion ~2030). If utility shifting and ROB clearances drag, timeline could stretch to 6–7 years. So, citizens should expect about 5 years for full completion, with parts of the flyover (straight stretches) possibly opening earlier in phases.