A Bengaluru woman’s candid post about the city’s infamous Ejipura flyover has gone viral, highlighting the prolonged delays and frustrations surrounding the project.
On X (formerly Twitter), she shared her experience: “No joke I moved to Koramangala pregnant and my son is now almost 8 and they’ve been building the flyover since before he was born to now when he’s in 2nd standard.”
Her relatable post, which was a witty response to a local entrepreneur’s humorous take on the flyover as a ‘historical monument,’ quickly resonated with many online. The entrepreneur had jokingly remarked that “Our forefathers started work on this centuries ago… There was even an episode on MythBusters claiming it was built by aliens.”
Netizens Weigh In with Relatable Anecdotes
The viral post triggered a wave of commiserating and humorous reactions from Bengaluru residents and people across India. Many users joined in, sharing jokes about the seemingly endless construction timeline. Comments included:
- “Looking forward to the grand inauguration when your grandchild is in 2nd standard.”
- “Wait for your son’s marriage and his baraat might still witness unfinished business and honor the historical marvel bridge.”
Comparisons were also drawn to similar protracted projects in other cities, like the bridge construction in Perambur, Chennai, which reportedly resumed after a 15-year delay.
Adding to the sentiment, some users shared personal milestones that have occurred concurrently with the flyover’s stalled progress. One user shared, “They started building the airport metro line in 2010. I was 22 then. Now I am 37, and the line is not even 10% complete. Back in 2010 I passed out of college, now I have worked in 10 companies, established 2 companies myself, got married, and a dad now.”
The Ejipura Flyover: A Symbol of Infrastructure Challenges
The Ejipura flyover was initially conceived to alleviate traffic congestion in the busy Koramangala area. Construction began in 2017. However, the project has been plagued by significant delays. After the initial contractor, Simplex Infrastructure, completed only 42.8% of the work before their contract was terminated in 2022, BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd took over in November 2023. The revised completion target is now set for March 2026.
Consequently, the Ejipura flyover has become an emblem of Bengaluru’s persistent infrastructure development challenges.
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