Hubballi flyover project is flawed, say experts

Concerned citizens say it will add to traffic chaos

With the authorities going ahead with the flyover project at Kittur Chennamma Circle in Hubballi, experts and concerned citizens who have been seeking a re-look into the project have taken to social media to create awareness on the issue.

Already, Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) and Institute of Urban Designers India (IUDI), along with Karnatak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), have raised their concerns particularly with regard to what they term as flaws in the planning of the mega project. They are of the opinion that the flawed plan of the flyover will lead to further traffic chaos in the central business district instead of easing it.

Their another argument is that while the flyover will take care of the 10% of vehicular traffic, 90% of motorists, a majority of them local residents and those who come into the city for business and other works, will be forced to undergo hardships as the flyover will add to traffic chaos.