Daijiworld Media Network – Bantwal

Bantwal, Jun 26: As part of the BC Road–Addahole highway development project, both sides of the 2.1 km-long Kalladka flyover have been opened for vehicular movement from Wednesday.

Earlier, on June 2, only one side of the flyover was opened for traffic. Initially, vehicles travelling from Mani towards BC Road were officially permitted, but vehicles from both directions were using the same side, causing congestion.

Now, with the central portion of the flyover mostly complete, traffic has been allowed on both sides. However, caution is advised while using the flyover as work on dividers and retaining walls at the beginning and end of the flyover is still pending. In some places, rainwater is seen falling directly onto the road due to the incomplete drainage pipeline installation.

The 64-km-long BC Road–Addahole highway development is being executed in two phases. The Periyashanthi–Addahole section, covering around 15 km, is already 95% complete, with a 400-meter stretch remaining due to a court stay order.

Meanwhile, the Periyashanthi–BC Road section has seen significant progress, with elevated roads at Kalladka, Panemangalore, Melkar, Mani, Nekkilady, Uppinangady, and Subrahmanya Cross opened for traffic. The Nellyadi elevated road is currently under construction, and a toll gate is being built near Valalu in Uppinangady.

Additionally, a one-way concrete road at Narahari Hill has been opened for traffic. Some works between Perne Junction and Uppinangady–Nellyadi stretch are yet to be completed. Concrete work on the service roads beneath the flyovers and elevated roads is also underway.