Peenya flyover in north Bengaluru set to reopen for heavy vehicles after three-year delay, but conditions apply
The Hindu
On December 25, 2021, NHAI prohibited vehicle movement on the flyover after discovering slippage of three pre-stressed cables in one span, and one in another span, during a routine inspection. After a gap of over 50 days, only light motor vehicles were allowed on the flyover.
After a delay of around three years, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will re-open Peenya flyover for heavy vehicles on July 29. However, some restrictions will continue.
Following criticism from commuters, who were stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on Tumakuru Road, NHAI decided to open the Peenya flyover, also known as Sri Shivakumara Swami flyover, in north Bengaluru.
However, heavy vehicle drivers will continue to face inconvenience on weekends due to ongoing special repair work on the elevated road. Heavy motor vehicles will not be allowed on the flyover from Friday 6 a.m. to Saturday 6 a.m. till further notice.
Apart from this, the traffic police have imposed a speed limit of 40 km/h, as recommended by NHAI. In a joint public notice issued on July 25, NHAI and the traffic police stated that heavy motor vehicles must use the left lane, and a speed limit of 40 km/h will be in force on the flyover.
A senior official of NHAI said, “After receiving permission from headquarters, we have opened the 4.2-km-long flyover to heavy vehicles. The flyover will be closed for heavy vehicles from 6 a.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Saturday for cable grouting work.”
On December 25, 2021, NHAI prohibited vehicle movement on the flyover after discovering slippage of three pre-stressed cables in one span, and one in another span, during a routine inspection.
Initially, there were plans for a two-week ban on movement of vehicles on the flyover. However, due to safety concerns for motorists and the flyover, NHAI extended the repair period. This led to significant traffic disruptions, prompting discussions in the Assembly about the delay in work by NHAI.
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