The much-anticipated flyover linking the National Highway near Shankam to the 3rd Railway Gate via Channamma Circle will finally take shape in October, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expected to lay the foundation. The update came from the District In-charge and Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi during an interaction hosted by the District Journalists’ Association at the Information and Public Relations Department auditorium.
Jarkiholi confirmed that the flyover will be constructed in two phases, assuring that high-quality standards will be maintained throughout. “We are committed to ensuring the durability of all PWD projects, particularly roads designed to last at least five years,” he said.
Project Highlights:
- Flyover: Phase-wise construction to start in October; route to span from the National Highway to the 3rd Railway Gate via Channamma Chowk.
- Deputy Commissioner’s Office: Construction to commence simultaneously with the flyover.
- Funding: Jarkiholi stressed that road development projects have sufficient financial backing.
- Surveys: Efforts are underway to minimise unnecessary expenses on surveys.
Additional Developments:
- Belagavi–Dharwad Railway Line: Land acquisition process is complete.
- Ring Road: Over 80% of the required land has been acquired; compensation has been issued.
- District Stadium: A new stadium is being built in Ramtirth Nagar with ₹10 crore already sanctioned; more funds to be allotted in the upcoming budget.
- Government Schools: Infrastructure upgrades and quality improvements are actively being implemented.
- Healthcare: 100-bed hospitals planned in Saundatti and Athani; funding approvals are in the pipeline.
- Anganwadis: Approval granted for 257 new anganwadi buildings across the district.
Goa–Belagavi Road Widening Stalled
Despite ₹50 crore already spent on development, the proposed widening of the Goa–Belagavi Highway is currently on hold, awaiting forest clearance. Jarkiholi also noted that a proposal has been sent to the state government to reassess the number of police stations in the district based on population ratios.
