South India's 1st Double-Decker Flyover Delayed; Locals Jog on Rs 449-Cr Stretch

• South India's first double-decker flyover, the Ragigudda project, faces delays for its second arm.
• The opening of the second arm is now postponed to January 2026, a month later than the previous December 2025 commitment.
• Costing Rs 449 crore, one arm of the 5 km flyover has been operational since July 2024, easing traffic from Ragigudda to HSR Layout.
• Frustrated by the delay, locals have turned the unopened section of the flyover into a jogging and walking track.
• BMRCL attributes the delay to heavy traffic and restrictions on working hours, with 90% of the work completed.

Why It Matters: Delayed infrastructure projects waste public funds and worsen daily commutes.