Belagavi is set to get its biggest-ever infrastructure upgrade, a 4.5 km flyover aimed at easing traffic at the city’s busiest junctions. The District Administration has finalized the project with, Public Works Department (PWD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Work is expected to commence later this year.
Route & Coverage
The flyover will run from NH-48 (near Sankam Hotel, Gandhinagar) to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle, covering key circles and commercial hubs:
- 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 → reconnecting with NH-748AA (old NH-4)
Project Snapshot
- Length: 7,790 m (4.5 km)
- PWD stretch: 6,678 m (167 pillars)
- NHAI stretch: 1,112 m (22 pillars)
- Width: 18 m, four lanes
- Multi-tier flyovers: 2-, 3- and 4-level structures at Rani Channamma Circle and BIMS Hospital
- Wider merging road at Ashok Circle (40 m)
- Special links: Ashok Circle–Mahanteshnagar, Ashok Circle–Bhaji Market, and flyover–CBT links
- Railway crossings: Proposed ROB at NH-48 (Chainage 65+570) and overpass at Chainage 66+700
Engineering & Safety Features
- Precast Segment Girders (M-50): Large precast beams assembled on-site for faster, stronger construction.
- Substructure (M-35): Pile foundations with caps for pillar stability.
- Crash Barriers & Railings: Safety structures for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Drainage & Footpaths: Integrated pedestrian and rainwater channels.
- Utility Shifting: Electric poles, cables, transformers, trees, and manholes will be relocated ahead of work.
Project Cost & Approval
- Estimated cost: ₹4,500 crore
- Cleared after discussions between Guardian Minister Satish Jarkiholi and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
- DPR and consultancy by VLS Consultants, Hubli
Timeline
Construction likely to start September–October 2025.
Why It Matters
- First multi-tier flyover in Belagavi
- Will decongest Ashok Circle, CBT, RTO, Channamma Circle, and BIMS
- Direct links to highways, bus stand, railway station, hospitals, and market areas
- Expected to transform city traffic flow for decades
Completion Outlook
- Phase 1 (4.5 km, 167+22 pillars): around 4–5 years, target by 2030
- With utility and railway delays, could extend to 6–7 years
- Straight stretches may open in phases earlier
The Belagavi flyover promises smoother connectivity and reduced congestion, though citizens may face temporary disruption during construction.
