Elevated road to BIA in the making

It will help motorists reach the Devanahalli airport in just 20 minutes

Posted On Friday, August 13, 2010 at 04:12:28 PM

A signal-free corridor comprising a stretch of elevated expressway, four underpasses and two flyovers at a cost of Rs 600 crore will be built connecting Hebbal flyover to the Bengaluru International Airport (BIA), the development work on which has commenced a couple of weeks ago.

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Soil testing work on the signal-free road on this stretch began a couple of weeks ago

The construction work for the NHAI-led project will start in end October. Once the corridor is ready in a couple of years, it will make it easier and quicker to travel to the airport.

This connectivity to the airport will have a toll fee.

NHAI project director R K Gupta said, “Currently, soil testing is on. The project has been awarded to Navayuga Constructions. If all goes well, the project will kickstart by October-November.”

As per the project plan, the 3.2 km stretch from the Hebbal flyover to the beginning of Yelahanka bypass (near GKVK) will be an elevated stretch. From the Yelahanka bypass to the trumpet inter-change (the gateway to BIA), all the major junctions will be made signal-free. To this end, two flyovers will come up at the Kogilu Cross and Vidyanagar junctions, while four underpasses will come up at other crucial junctions.

Officials said the Rs 600-crore project has a 24-month deadline and will allow motorists to reach the airport within 15-20 minutes from Hebbal, as against 45 minutes now. Notably, it will be the first six-lane elevated highway corridor in the city.

Currently, Bangalore has two elevated corridors — the Electronics City expressway and the Tumkur Road expressway — both of which are four-lane. The airport expressway will be built on a single pier. NHAI officials said, “Six-lane flyovers are constructed on two piers. However, with improved technology, we are set to construct it on a single pier. The advantage is it takes up less space.”

The project was announced by then Union minister of state for surface transport K H Muniyappa a few years ago. However, due to recession and other issues, it has been a delayed starter. With the airport having only a road link as yet (work is yet to start on the high-speed rail link), the Hyderabad NH-7 is over-utilised.

Signal-free corridor

» Work to begin by Oct-end/November
» First six-lane highway to be built on a single pier
» Signal-free corridor from Hebbal to BIA
» Tolled road

Bangalore Mirror (http://www.bangaloremirror.com/index.aspx?Page=article&sectname=News%20-%20Cover%20Story&sectid=1&contentid=20100813201008131612284055fafbeae)

Elevated Road Work Under Progress in Bellary Road
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cc Avinash

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The elevated road will be from Hebbal flyover to Kogilu Cross after which will be fly-overs at Bagalur, Hunasemaranahalli and Vidyanagar towards BIA.
Read more: The Nagawara-Bagalur four lane road to Bellary road - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/The-Nagawara-Bagalur-four-lane-road-to-Bellary-road/articleshow/6849074.cms#ixzz1400cslSF

There are already tollbooths erected near the BIAL trumpet interchange. So are they planning to collect 2 tolls for the same road to BIAL???

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^^ Avi, thank you for the pics. But I dont understand what is going on.. Are they making drainage on the sides? and the pillars are supposed to be on the middle of the road right?

^^ Avi, thank you for the pics. But I dont understand what is going on.. Are they making drainage on the sides? and the pillars are supposed to be on the middle of the road right?
Yes Piling Work is in Progress in the Middle .This PPP project Includes Navayuga to build drainage's on either side of the road, bus bays ,foot paths apart from elevated Road .From Yelahanka surface road will be widened to 10 lanes till trumpet junction

Avinash ,thanks for the pics.
Just a question, Is this projects also involves converting existing 4 lane hebbal flyover to 6 lane.

Avinash ,thanks for the pics.
Just a question, Is this projects also involves converting existing 4 lane hebbal flyover to 6 lane.

That is just impossible

As per below
That is just impossible

Published: Monday, Apr 19, 2010, 9:59 IST
By Bosky Khanna | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

Motorists bearing the brunt of slow moving peak-hour traffic on Tumkur Road every day can expect no relief for two more months as work on the signal-free elevated corridor here and the axis road to Nelamangala has been delayed.

Officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) said that the work hit a roadblock in the form of two 66kv electrical transmission lines falling along the route of the 4.5km-long four-lane elevated expressway.

“We had written to the Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) to shift the lines, but did not receive any response from them for 15 days. After that we decided to take up the task ourselves. Under KPTCL’s supervision, we are increasing the height of the towers above the transmission lines.

Once this is done, the last mile connectivity between the two segments at Peenya will be completed and the road will be thrown open to the public,” said a senior NHAI official on condition of anonymity.

Work on the elevated expressway on NH-4 was started in November 2007 at an estimated cost of Rs775.7 crore. Once completed, it will connect to a 15km long, six-lane axis control toll road leading to Nelamangala, giving commuters seamless connectivity along a four-lane main carriageway, three-lane service road and four-lane elevated expressway.

To enable motorists to take U-turns along this stretch, NHAI has provided an underpass for every two kilometres.

Urban planner Dr AS Kodandapani said that though land acquisition and other technical issues delayed the project, it would ease traffic flow. He said that parts of the city along that stretch were fast developing and the density of traffic was expected to rise by 30%. The NHAI had to be prepared.

The flyover would also ease the flow of traffic plying to and from Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum and from the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

After the completion of this project, NHAI will take up the task of converting the four-lane Hebbal flyover to six-lane, and make NH-7, from Hebbal flyover to the international airport, eight-lane wide and signal-free.

source @ http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_tumkur-road-flyover-hits-a-roadblock_1373024

As per below


The flyover would also ease the flow of traffic plying to and from Tumkur, Davangere, Hubli, Dharwad, Belgaum and from the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

After the completion of this project, NHAI will take up the task of converting the four-lane Hebbal flyover to six-lane, and make NH-7, from Hebbal flyover to the international airport, eight-lane wide and signal-free.

source @ http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_tumkur-road-flyover-hits-a-roadblock_1373024

I doubt that,reporter might have messed it up.

even I doubt it too..

This news was carried by all the news papers... They might have developed a technology to do this :dunno:

Yes Piling Work is in Progress in the Middle .This PPP project Includes Navayuga to build drainage's on either side of the road, bus bays ,foot paths apart from elevated Road .From Yelahanka surface road will be widened to 10 lanes till trumpet junction

sweet.

I doubt that,reporter might have messed it up.

reporter must have mistaken 6 lane hebbal-yelahanka flyover to hebbal flyover :cheers:

they can add loops to flyover, but i doubt widening :ohno:

Bangalore's Hebbal flyover set to go wider

Published: Wednesday, Jan 13, 2010, 8:37 IST
Here’s some good news for Bangaloreans. The busy Hebbal flyover that connects the Bengaluru International Airport to rest of the city will soon become six-lane wide, thus giving respite to the beleaguered traffic in the area. This is not all. The entire stretch of the road leading to the airport will be signal-free, thus enduring smooth traffic movement.

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is handing over the Hebbal flyover to the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for making it six-lane wide. Furthermore, NHAI is also preparing a detailed project report on making NH-7, from Hebbal flyover to international airport, eight-lane wide and signal-free.

BDA engineer R Sreenivasa said that they had discussed the issue with the officials of NHAI and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and government orders have also been issued. The BDA will clear the debris below the flyover and landscape the area at a cost of Rs1.9 crore, before handing it over to the NHAI for the widening work. Of the 5.6 km flyover, the NHAI aims to add piers on a kilometre stretch to make it six lane.

The BDA had constructed the flyover in coordination with the NHAI. The agency aims to develop 9.6 acresbelow the flyover and hand it over. A statue of Kempegowda will also be installed here.
BDA engineers point that the passenger car units (pcu) was 12,364 vehicles during peak hours in 2009 which is likely to increase to 13,291 in 2010.

BBMP chief engineer (major roads) Chikkarayappa said, the road till Hebbal belongs to the Palike and it will be handed over to improve upon the existing infrastructure. Furthermore, NHAI is also conducting surveys to construct flyovers at five junctions on the highway towards airport, to make it signal free. This will ensure seamless connectivity, NHAI manager, technical, Ravi Sudhakar told DNA. The project for widening the flyover, widening the highway till airport and constructing flyovers is estimated around Rs600 crore. It will be taken up on a public private partnership (PPP) model.

Experts point out that there is a need to undertake this project as the vehicular movement is rapidly increasing. Advisor to the government of Karnataka for traffic, transportation and infrastructure, MN Sreehari said that once road is widened, traffic will increase and thus lead to road congestion. He felt that as compared to BBMP and BDA, the NHAI has better expertise and knowledge it was a good idea to assign them this task.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-s-hebbal-flyover-set-to-go-wider_1334161

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BDA engineer R Sreenivasa said that they had discussed the issue with the officials of NHAI and Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and government orders have also been issued. The BDA will clear the debris below the flyover and landscape the area at a cost of Rs1.9 crore, before handing it over to the NHAI for the widening work. Of the 5.6 km flyover, the NHAI aims to add piers on a kilometre stretch to make it six lane.


Thanks sunil for the link,yes by adding piers existing flyover can be widened but why is BDA acting so foolish it says it will complete landscaping works before it hands it over to the NHAI for expansion,don't they realise that widening works will destroy the landscaped areas?How foolish :nuts:

Thanks sunil for the link,yes by adding piers existing flyover can be widened but why is BDA acting so foolish it says it will complete landscaping works before it hands it over to the NHAI for expansion,don't they realise that widening works will destroy the landscaped areas?How foolish :nuts:

They will do some substandard landscape worth crores(on paper) which will anyhow get destroyed & now one will question the about it, ultimately the kickback money will fill their pockets.

The first 4 pillars of BIAL Elevated road, work is going on day and night on Bellary road near Yelahanka.

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Soon planes can land here. Its going to be 10 lane road..

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The funniest thing, the toll plaza is almost ready. But the project may take another 2 or 3 years to complete

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More road pics Click here (http://picasaweb.google.com/kadri007/IndiaRoads?feat=directlink)

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Updates
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WOW ... thats coming up fast :cheers:
Nice pics Sanju :cheers:

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Upgrading Service road

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Concrete drains

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Upcoming Puravankara Township @ Yelahanka New Town

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Lights for night work

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Looking good. Hopefully, it will be complete soon...

pic taken near Mantri Jakkur Project and Vidyanagar cross
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Pic taken near Trumpet Junction
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After Airport near Business Park
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Service Roads near Mantri Jakkur Project and duo business park
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Near Jakkur Lake
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Near sahakarnagar

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This is basiclly your BETL/NBTPL on Bellary Road right?

Thought you might want to see this:
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Sandeep Moudgal, Bangalore, April 8, DHNS:

Entering or exiting Bangalore will not be free any more for motorists. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has decided to levy toll soon on all the seven major National Highways leading in and out of Bangalore.

The State government, too, is preparing to levy toll on the roads under its jurisidiction. Reason: Upgradation and upkeep of the roads need funds.

While the NHAI believes that the expenditure can be recovered through public-private partnership (PPP) models across all the National Highways running through Bangalore, the State government, which has started widening the roads across Karnataka, wants to recover the cost of providing “quality” roads from the citizens.

The NHAI is already levying toll on the Tumkur-Nelmanagala stretch and Hosur expressway on NH-4 and NH-7 respectively. It has started to erect toll booths at the other end of the same stretches.

Besides the much criticised toll booths on NH-7 erected a few metres away from the trumpet flyover leading to the Bengaluru International Airport, two other toll booths along the Bangalore-Hoskote-Mulbagal road on NH-4 are all set to start collecting user fee in a couple of months.

Top NHAI officials told Deccan Herald that a feasibility study is under way for widening NH-209 along Kanakapura road and also on NH-48 connecting Bangalore with Mangalore.
“The feasibility study should be completed in six months before we call for Expression of Interest for the project. The Nelmangala-Devanahalli stretch on NH-48 is ready and toll booths are expected to be up and running in a few months,” NHAI sources said.

Meanwhile, the State government’s proposal to levy toll on state highways is also taking shape, with officials stating that within a week, the Cabinet would take a final decision on which roads to levy toll.

Sources in the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited said a decision on levying toll on roads widened for smooth commuting would be taken for routes that come under the highway improvement projects.
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/152296/a-toll-order-entering-exiting.html#top

Posted this, but image didn't show up: http://www.twitpic.com/4gw600

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Image won't load if you hotlink.
Hence I posted the link to it.

Also, why are some pillars, differently shaped?

Oh No navayuga is the team incharge for construction....god help you...they have some amazing BAD track record ehhhhhrrr...

^^ Hmmm... may be .... But they have done better work in Bangalore.

Nelmangala - Bangalore expressway and part of the reach 1 metro is done by them.

^^ Hmmm... may be .... But they have done better work in Bangalore.

Nelmangala - Bangalore expressway and part of the reach 1 metro is done by them.
NBTPL, Tumkur Road was delayed, so was NM Reach 1. AFAIK, that section of NM was awarded to Gammon later on.

And Navayuga can't build appealing toll booths for nuts. Like Tumkur Road.
Look at Soma ka toll booth on Hosur Road.

As for prgress concern they are working day and night. Hope they will finish by end of 2012.

An indefinite taxi strike, protesting the collection of toll from vehicles to and from the international airport in the city, was called off after the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) invited the protesters for a meeting on Monday.
It has been estimated that as many as 13,000 cabs used to ply between the airport and the city daily, and the collection of toll would eat into their profits, which eventually would result in an increased taxi fare.
All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners Association (BTTOA) and Karnataka Maxi Cab and Taxi Association had called for an indefinite strike from Sunday midnight following the NHAI's decision to collect toll from vehicles using the international airport road (NH-7) from Monday morning. The NHAI has already constructed a toll plaza near Sadahalli.
"After we had announced the indefinite strike, the NHAI officials on Sunday decided to hold discussions with us at their regional head office in Nelamangala on Monday. We called off the strike taking into consideration the scheduled meeting as well as its decision to postpone collecting tax at the plaza," GR Shanmugappa, president of AIMTC, said.
The Bangalore International Airport KSTDC Owners and drivers' Welfare Association and Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FKCCI) had also joined the protest.
General secretary of BTTOA K Radhakrishna Holla said the toll could not be justified as the plaza in Sadahalli was situated within the city limits.
"The plaza is not 60km away from the next toll booth (the other toll plaza being situated on Hyderabad Airport Road). Hence our prime demand would be to shift the toll plaza beyond Devanahalli airport on the NH-7," he said.
The associations have been demanding the construction of service roads on either side of the plaza.
DNA EPAPER April 18th Page2
http://epaper.dnaindia.com/dnabangalore/epapermain.aspx?queryed=9&username=&useremailid=&parenteditioncode=9&eddate=4%2f18%2f2011

There appears to be no end in sight to the controversy brewing over newly-erected toll booths on Bangalore International Airport (BIA) Route.

Now the strike planned from April 17 from midnight onwards by several associations in collaboration with All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has been postponed. This decision was taken after the National Highway Authority approached the various associations for discussions.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, General Secretary of the Bangalore Tourist Taxi Owners’ Association (BTTOA) and AIMTC Invitee Committee Member, K. Radhakrishna Holla explained: “We were adamant about starting the strike from today. But since we were invited for discussions by the National Highway officials at Nelmangala, we will have a talk with the authorities. Based on the result of the talks, we will decide on the strike date.”

He stated that they have not altered their stand. “We are still against the toll booths that have been installed on the route to the airport. Unless these toll booths are removed from the Sadahalli Gate Cross, we will go ahead and agitate.”

Various other associations have also objected to the toll booths, saying they will only burden the passengers and adversely affect the travel and tourism industry.

“BIAL road toll booths come under city limits. As per the policies, no toll booth can be installed within 60 kilometers of the city limits. There is no proper service road. Toll collection will create bottlenecks and traffic jams. We condemn the NHAI’s move to start toll booths in the city. We will decide our course of action only after the meeting with NHAI officials,” was Mr. Holla’s last word on the subject. For now.


http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/airport-toll-taxi-strike-postponed-116

I read that there is a Toll booth beyond BIAL. Is that true?

Had been to airport thrice in the last 2 days to pick and drop my family members. Here's the latest update. Pics will post in evening.

1. Yellahanka Old Town Flyover work has started. Piling work has started.

2. One more Flyover is coming up near DPS School crossing, work just started.

3. Flyover also coming up near Vidya nagar cross in Chikkajala. Work was going on from a few months here.

4. Toll collection has not yet started , but trial runs are happening even at late night (even at 1.30 AM . You just need to stop , till the toll gate guy tells to proceed). For cars its Rs25 both way.

Where is the main BETL like elevated section coming up?

The main flyover start point work has not started. I think It will start near Esteem Mall. The end point is near the Railway over bridge near Vidya Shilp School. From there onwars it would be on road with floyovers at major junctions.

Currently work flyover work is going on till Kodighehalli gate from Yelahanka.

Also they have started service road work in Yelahanka Old Town bypass road.

OKAY. Thanks. And is it an expressway like Tumkur Road or will it be like Hosur Road ?

It would be like Tumkur road. The flyover would be around 5 or 6 KMS. The rest of the road will be a 6 lane main road + 4 lane service road with mini flyovers at busy junctions.

Once completed I think it would take 25 to 30 Mins to reach airport from Hebbal.

how much time does it take now?

how much time does it take now?

45 mins approx in traffic hours

Currently travel time has increased due to construction work, the 3 lane has become 1.5 lane in some places. One side is the flyover work, the other side they are removing the divider and increasing the road width. Also service roads are also closed in Hebbal - Yelahanka Stretch. It takes 45 mins normally in traffic, but now it takes 1 hr , 1 hr 15 mins or more during peak hours.

Morning and evenings you can even get stuck for 10 - 15 mins to cross one signal.

It would be like Tumkur road. The flyover would be around 5 or 6 KMS. The rest of the road will be a 6 lane main road + 4 lane service road with mini flyovers at busy junctions.

Once completed I think it would take 25 to 30 Mins to reach airport from Hebbal.
Completely access controlled and tolled?

I dont think it will be completely access controlled since there are a lot of deviations. Only the flyover from Hebbal to Yelahanka Old town would be having no deviations.

And Toll would be only at Exit, near BIAL. They may not have a Toll in Hebbal, since it comes under city limits. There are residential areas around all the way till Yelahanka. So it would not be fesiable to have one.

the toll has been put on hold as of now (source - DNA)

NHAI has every right to collect toll. After all they are providing us with such a lovely road.

Here are some pics as on Sunday

The toll booth near the airport

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_iidqGvxwWy4/Ta5NtDC_-SI/AAAAAAAARd8/EZNb9lhBDhk/s800/YK_164.JPG

The Flyover work happening near Chikkajala

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_iidqGvxwWy4/Ta5Nu1XHygI/AAAAAAAAReE/tnpAp-Ifj50/s800/YK_165.JPG

Work in progress near Jakkur

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_iidqGvxwWy4/Ta5Nr2n2I9I/AAAAAAAARd0/0OFeQk5nPEc/s800/YK_163.jpg

Wrong to support NHAI which is targeting Airport traffic which is 40,000 vehicles per day.
The toll should be after the Airport junction if it was for genuine Highway usage.

NHAI is making the express way mainly for Airport users, hence the road users will have to pay the toll. After airport if you travel, there is hardly any traffic. They will not be able to recover the cost of the project.

And the amount is just Rs 20 and two way charges are Rs 25 for cars. Not like NICE Road where they charge Rs 100.

Wrong to support NHAI which is targeting Airport traffic which is 40,000 vehicles per day.
The toll should be after the Airport junction if it was for genuine Highway usage.
There is hardly any traffic beyond BIAL. Who is the loser? NHAI.
NHAI is making the express way mainly for Airport users, hence the road users will have to pay the toll. After airport if you travel, there is hardly any traffic. They will not be able to recover the cost of the project.

And the amount is just Rs 20 and two way charges are Rs 25 for cars. Not like NICE Road where they charge Rs 100.

Don't compare. NICE isn't govt. regulated. BEsides there is a legal angle which SBC-YPR worked out and told me. Will let you know over a DM soon.

Any major housing projects coming in and around of this road. I heard real estate is very boom on both side of the road.

Any major housing projects coming in and around of this road. I heard real estate is very boom on both side of the road.
1>Embassy Project JV with Kirloskar and Blackstone on 14.5 Acres
2>RMZ Latitude (30 acres Next to godrej Woodman shaw)
3>Godrej Crest (villa Project Hebbal)
4>Brigade Orchards (130 acres After Airport )
5>Ozone Urbana (187 Acres After Airport)
6>NSB Signature City (300+ Acres after Airport)
7>Embassy City (15000 low cost housing units JV with MK holdings)
8>Salapuria is starting a project in Hebbal
9>Century is coming up with 6-7 projects
10>City View which includes Four Seasons
11>Mantri is coming up with a 50 acre township
many more projects are there in intial stages

BANGALORE: The Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) joined other transport organisations in opposing toll imposed by NHAI on National Highway 7 on people going to the airport.

"No doubt the toll is a source of revenue for the central government. But when it is imposed without any discussion with stakeholders, it's abominable," FKCCI president NS Srinivasa Murthy said.

He added that there's no doubt that people going to the airport use NH7 for a short distance of 10-15kms but levying a toll on them is not justifiable as the airport is part of city infrastructure. He pointed out that there's no toll on the road leading to airport in any city in the country.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/FKCCI-opposes-road-toll-on-air-passengers/articleshow/8031632.cms

Any major project [except Hoysala] coming up BEYOND BIAL?
Which might benefit from this tollway?

"No doubt the toll is a source of revenue for the central government. But when it is imposed without any discussion with stakeholders, it's abominable," FKCCI president NS Srinivasa Murthy said.
And the stakeholders are?
NHAI, Navayuga, and nobody else.
FKCCI doesn't understand the way things work. Maybe they should have a talk with me.

BTW: That has got to be the WORST looking Toll Booth I have seen ...

Any major project [except Hoysala] coming up BEYOND BIAL?
Which might benefit from this tollway?


And the stakeholders are?
NHAI, Navayuga, and nobody else.
FKCCI doesn't understand the way things work. Maybe they should have a talk with me.

BTW: That has got to be the WORST looking Toll Booth I have seen ...

Any major project [except Hoysala] coming up BEYOND BIAL?
Which might benefit from this tollway?
1>Ozone Urbana
2>Sobha Lifestyle
3>century Istana
4>Nitesh new Project
5>NSB signature City
6>ITIR
7>Prestige Golf shire
8>QVC hills
and many more

Any major project [except Hoysala] coming up BEYOND BIAL?
Which might benefit from this tollway?
1>Ozone Urbana
2>Sobha Lifestyle
3>century Istana
4>Nitesh new Project
5>NSB signature City
6>ITIR
7>Prestige Golf shire
8>QVC hills
and many more

Some of the above projects are On hold including business park mainly due to BIA is not allowing any building in excess of 32 meters height in a 12 km radius.

The Hoysala project I mentioned was near Nandi Hills ...
Anyway, ...

Thanks for your quick and informative list of layouts.

b/w toll is unjustified for the current road , if you have mistaken for the expressway which is not in place yet.
Once its completed i guess they can collect toll but the current one is just for using NHAI with signals

b/w toll is unjustified for the current road , if you have mistaken for the expressway which is not in place yet.
Once its completed i guess they can collect toll but the current one is just for using NHAI with signals
Well, they collect toll to cover the cost of the road.

20km plain road? is unjustified and tolls are for roads outside the city limits for NHAI not within the city

20km plain road? is unjustified and tolls are for roads outside the city limits for NHAI not within the city
Technicallythe toll booth is outside BBMP limits ...

20km plain road? is unjustified and tolls are for roads outside the city limits for NHAI not within the city

The express way is around 19 KMS. Out of which 5 KMS would be a single flyover which crosses 3 major traffic junctions. The flyover would be 4 lane. And the below road would be 10 lane in city limits. So its 14 lane from Hebbal to Yelahanka.

After which it will be 10 lane by road, with flyovers at major junctions. Already work has started on 3 flyovers.

As per my knowledge the road is still under National Highway Authority. So NHAI has all rights to levy the toll. After all they are giving a good road. The cost of the investment is in crores.

If you travel to the airport, you can see the road quality difference between Mekri Cricle to Hebbal and Hebbal to Airport. The first one is looked after by BBMP and the second is looked after by NHAI.

The first one was made by a local contractor and the road is bumpy and uneven. The second was developed by L&T under GQ. The road is truly of international standards.

Some of the above projects are On hold including business park mainly due to BIA is not allowing any building in excess of 32 meters height in a 12 km radius.Bussiness Park is being sold @ 5000 crs Tenders are being evaluted with Soma Constructions being the front runners ,there is no issue as BIAL itself is developing blueprint for Airport City

i agree with you but toll should be after finishing the expressway

i agree with you but toll should be after finishing the expressway

That's very true, currently less than 15% of the work is completed. So on what basis they are starting the toll is not known. Looks like there is a fund crunch hence they are starting the toll to get some funds.

From past 3 days the road is completely getting blocked in the Batyaranyapura - Yelahanka road due to service road work. Today it took 20 mins to cross 2 KM.

Anyone going to airport budget for atleast 30 mins of extra time in peak hours.

its all politics of Central and State governments...
They would want to promote Hyd Airport

its all politics of Central and State governments...
They would want to promote Hyd Airport

Talk something with sense .Go to hyd and see i had been to hyd recently even toll gates are ready before the airport even toll collection will start soon in hyd also

As per my knowledge the road is still under National Highway Authority. So NHAI has all rights to levy the toll. After all they are giving a good road. The cost of the investment is in crores.

If you travel to the airport, you can see the road quality difference between Mekri Cricle to Hebbal and Hebbal to Airport. The first one is looked after by BBMP and the second is looked after by NHAI.

The first one was made by a local contractor and the road is bumpy and uneven. The second was developed by L&T under GQ. The road is truly of international standards.

1> I agree with you. Look at Tumkur Road, Hosur Road and Old Madras Road.

2> Exactly, one gets washed away in three months, gets relaid after a year. The other gets washed away in three years, yet is topped every year to ensure a good ride.

3> You mean NSEW. GQ is Tumkur Road and Hosur Road.

Navayauga is going to start toll Collection from 25th. Same rates.

Please open your eyes if you are not aware of the step motherly treatment given towards Karnataka from the centre...

Please open your eyes if you are not aware of the step motherly treatment given towards Karnataka from the centre...

I find that derogatory to step mothers.
Oh really?? BETL, NBTPL, NDTPL, all are Central govt projects. Namma Metro is a centre funded project. All TEN BMTC TTMCs being built are under JnNURM. funded by centre. All new buses in the city is funded under Jn. Malleshwaram, Puttenahalli, kadirenahalli, cnr rao, tagor circle,hennur banaswadi rd underpass yeshwantpur underpass funded by centre. Agara, Iblur, Hsr lyt flyover funded by centre.


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TNN | Apr 23, 2011, 11.25pm IST
BANGALORE: If the NHAI has its way, then motorists better be prepared for a taxing time on the Bangalore International Airport Road. Transporters have told the government that if the proposal to collect toll on BIA Road is not withdrawn immediately then they will resort to a protest.

The NHAI had proposed to collect the fee from Monday. The toll ranges from Rs 20 for cars, jeeps to Rs 65 on buses and lorries.

"The Centre has sanctioned the project of a six-lane expressway costing Rs 680 crore, but work is yet to start. While we welcome this dream project and have no objections to toll being raised on its completion, all rules pertaining to toll plazas should be followed," said G R Shanmugappa, president, All-India Motor Transport Congress.

He said a delegation will meet chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday to put across its demand of withdrawing the proposal.

"Nearly 40,000 vehicles ply on this stretch. They have set up the toll booth, just 100 metres from the trumpet interchange near the BIA. Hence, it's like a traffic bottleneck. Due to civil work, the road width is less. We have to spend nearly 45 minutes at the toll gate," Shanmugappa explained
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/NHAI-to-start-collecting-toll-from-tomorrow/articleshow/8068221.cms

All hell shall break lose tomorrow.

Posted On Monday, April 25, 2011 at 11:50:52 PM

The first day of toll collection on the Bangalore International Airport (BIA) road ended in a tragedy after a private bus ran over a toll collector at the booth near Trumpet Interchange on Monday morning. The deceased has been identified as Narayanaswamy (22). Traffic police gave chase but could not catch the bus driver as he fled after abandoning the vehicle near Chikkajala police station.

The irate public blocked the road for many hours, resulting in heavy traffic jam. Meanwhile, a few alleged activists of Kannada Rakshana Vedike went on the rampage at the toll gate, saying it (toll) was a burden on the common people.
The crowd dispersed only after after transport minister R Ashoka reached the spot and ordered the officials to stop collec
ting toll. He also slammed the Centre for starting toll collection before discussing the matter with its state counterpart.
http://www.bangaloremirror.com/article/10/20110425201104252351159443958a449/Bus-runs-over-official-at-BIA-toll-booth.html

@Avinash
Sense Now? Hyd has an elevated flyover(longest in India) just for the airport from the city
while the road here is a national highway.

Published: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011, 8:41 IST
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

The state government on Monday entered into a direct confrontation with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the collection of toll from vehicles plying on the road towards the international airport, with a state minister ordering the suspension of the “illegal” fee.

Terming the collection of toll, which commenced on Sunday midnight, illegal, minister for transport and home R Ashoka, who visited the plaza, said the NHAI had not taken permission from the state transport authorities before commencing the construction of the toll plaza at near Sadahalli Gate.

The minister also ordered the toll booth employees to refrain from collecting fee from motorists till the government held another round of parleys with the NHAI.

The project director of NHAI in Bangalore, RK Gupta, refused to comment on Ashoka’s statement. “It (the decision of collecting toll) is a government of India notification to start collecting toll, and we did it. I cannot make comments on what the state transport minister has said.”

The NHAI constructed the plaza ahead of the trumpet deviation to the airport, triggering widespread criticism and protests from taxi unions.

Meanwhile, the NHAI denied making any promises to the representatives of taxi unions during a meeting with them. It has been earlier claimed that the authority had promised not to levy tax till the six-lane expressway project was completed by March 2013.
NHAI officials met taxi unions on April 18 and reportedly assured that the toll collection would begin only after the completion of the project. Based on the promise, the unions called off the protest, and the NHAI did not collect the toll for a week.

The collection of the toll started on a tragic note as a youth was killed in a freak accident at the plaza. Following the accident, residents protested against the plaza. They were later joined by activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, and a few taxi unions, who went on a rampage and damaged the toll booths.

GR Shanmugappa, president of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), who also joined the protesters said: “We are against the government constructing the toll plaza ahead of trumpet section of the airport, and not as proposed beyond the airport. Also, we are hurt as the NHAI officials have now backed off from their assurances made to us last week that the toll will not be levied until the (expressway) project is completed.”

Meanwhile, cabbies and truckers alleged that the NHAI asked them to take monthly pass for `975, or else they would not be allowed to pass through the plaza.

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_bangalore-airport-road-toll-illegal-karnataka-govt_1536265

Published: Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011, 8:29 IST
By Team DNA | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

Toll collection on Bellary Road near the trumpet junction to Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) lasted only a few hours on its first day before home and transport minister R Ashoka ordered it to be stopped temporarily until another round of talks were held between the state government and the National HighwaysAuthority of India (NHAI).

But it took one fatal accident claiming the life of a 22-year-old, at least 16 passengers missing their flights, and Kannada activists and cab drivers protesting and damaging the toll booths for the state government to order halt to toll collection there.

The drama began at around 6.30 am on Monday when 22-year old Narayanaswamy, a toll collector, died when a private bus crushed him close to the booth installed near Chikkajala.

Following this, the people who gathered at the spot staged a protest against the state government for allowing toll collection on Bellary Road on the way to BIA.

Members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike then arrived on the spot and damaged the eight toll booths before being taken into custody by the police. Later members of the taxi drivers’ associations, too, staged protests at the toll booths while demanding that NHAI stop toll collection till the elevated road project along Bellary Road is completed.

Minister Ashoka, who had met representatives of the cab associations on Monday morning, visited the toll booth later in the day. He then asked the toll collection agency to stop the collection till another round of talks with NHAI and state government was held.

“The NHAI have not taken permission from the state transport authorities prior to the construction of toll booths near BIA. Also, there are irregularities in the entire process,” he said. But NHAI officials stuck to their stand. “It is a Government of India order for us to start collecting toll, and so we did. But I cannot make any comments on what the state transport minister has said,” said RK Gupta, project director of Bangalore, NHAI.

The chaos, vehicle queues and traffic congestion that prevailed led to at least 16 passengers missing their morning flights by well over 40 minutes, according to information gathered by DNA from the cab drivers. However, this could not be verified by any of the airlines.
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_sudden-death-of-toll-on-bangalore-s-bellary-road_1536259

While I agree partially with R Ashok, what everybody forgets is that the road is a bloody NH. NH44. India's longest highway.
It comes under the MoRTH.
They build, they operate. PERIOD.

^^ You mean NH7...

^^ You mean NH7...
National Highways got renumbered last April.
A map of renumbered NHs by my fellow Real Life Friend/Wikipedian/SSC Member PlaneMad
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4996257774_07a7b58996.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arunganesh/4996257774/)
Renumbered National Highways map of India (Schematic) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/arunganesh/4996257774/) by PlaneMad (http://www.flickr.com/people/arunganesh/), on Flickr

is this official??? where is the link in ovt website??

BANGALORE: Opposition against BIA toll plaza seems to be only getting stronger. Just a day after Karnataka Rakshana Vedike men ransacked the toll booth, on Tuesday, state Bharatiya Janata Party-Yuva Morcha protested against the Airport Road toll decision. Calling the toll collection on Sadarahalli Gate a scam, a group of BJP Yuva Morcha activists, under the leadership of CN Ashwath Narayan, MLA Malleswaram and S Muniraju, MLA Dasarahalli, chanted anti-UPA slogans.

Even state home and transport minister R Ashoka has condemned the decision of NHAI and central government as illegal.

BJP activists demanded the Centre revise the decision, warning the Yuva Morcha would otherwise intensify the agitation.

Said C N Ashwath Narayan: "In no city such an anti-people toll policy is followed. They can place the toll gate a little further from the airport. This will save airport commuters and city taxi operators both time and money."

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/More-join-anti-toll-plaza-camp/articleshow/8094545.cms

A day after KRV activists ransacked the toll booths at Sadarahalli Gate on Bellary Road, members of the BJP Yuva Morcha held a protest near the booths and demanded action against the contractor who has been held responsible for the death of a person on Monday.

They have also demanded permanent removal of toll booths from that location.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Bengaluru President of BJP Yuva Morcha, Mr Ganesh, said: “When the 6-lane project is still not complete, the contractor is not authorized to collect toll. Our demand is that National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) should remove the toll booths and put it beyond the airport. Airport-users are not going to pay the toll. Once the project is completed, we have no issues if they collect the toll, but they should erect the toll booths beyond the airport.”

Over 500 members took part in the protest held between 11.30 am and 1 pm on Bellary Road.

“The villagers will have to face several difficulties if the toll booths are operational. Taxi drivers who make several trips to the airport every day will have to endure traffic jams. Paying toll on each trip is another issue. Yesterday, we had requested the Minister of Home and Transport to intervene. He also said that the State Government was unaware of NHAI’s activities. The toll collection has been stopped for a while, but we want a permanent solution. Whenever they start the collection, we will start our dharna and will not let it happen at any cost,” said Mr Ganesh.
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/shift-toll-booths-beyond-airport-bjp-487

is this official??? where is the link in ovt website??

NH renumbering ?? The map description has a link to an archaic pdf with details issues by DoRTH. I believe a gazette notification is there on the wikimedia mailing list
Will dig it out for you.

Expressway in other city like Hyderabad is now operational but in bangalore now they started constucting Flyover/expressway. We are very late as for development concern. The elevated road is very small.

Expressway in other city like Hyderabad is now operational but in bangalore now they started constucting Flyover/expressway. We are very late as for development concern. The elevated road is very small.
Small as in Narrow?
Or Length?

On 24th morning, I had the chance to drive down to BIAL.

Some random pictures.

These boring machines looks taller then the ones used in Hosur elevated highway.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1252.jpg


Quality of the road...:cheers: Its quite amazing how the quality changes once you get down the hebbal flyover towards BIAL.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1253.jpg

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1254.jpg


One of the two speed cameras on the highway. Speed limit 80 kmph

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1255.jpg

Here's the other one.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1257.jpg

I have some reservation regarding widening of this road into 10 lanes at ground level at this part. How are they going to convince Airforce to part way with this wall and the beautiful garden just beyond it. Same goes for the other side as well.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1256.jpg


http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1258.jpg

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http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1260.jpg

Underpass widening will be required at this railway under-bridge. BTW, whos responsibility will it be, the Railways or the Highway Authority?

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1261.jpg

add to it HSRL

Gantry/ies...whatever they are called, getting ready to be hoisted over for installing the pre-casted concrete segment.
Good to see that pre-caste bridges gaining popularity in India. It is not only economical to maintain but the fit and finish is also smooth and looks better.

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1262.jpg


http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1263.jpg

Got some more pictures....I will upload in a while.

Fab pics Jumoni. I like the way, you put your name on them..
About the Air Force stretch, the original section was laid by the IAF. As I said, it was six laned out there and an underpass built under it.
As for the railway bridge, it is the responsibility of NHAI/MoRTH, but permission needs to be given by IR/MoR.

Nice pics Jumoni!!!!! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks ullasavadan, rsrikanth05.

Here are some random pics during my return journey.

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BTW, this picture is from Jalahalli crossing. The entire cross seems to have been dugged up. Not sure whats cooking at this signal...Anyone can help.
http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1277.jpg

Finally...one of my fav. shots. An SUV with dirt. I like dirty SUVs....since childhood. I remember one add, a TATA SIERRA which runs on MRF or CEAT tyres, goes to all shorts of places and finally return to city full of mud and dirt. It looked fab. I think the add was for CEAT Tyres. Still not 100% sure.


http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1273.jpg

http://i811.photobucket.com/albums/zz40/jumoni/Skyscrapercity/Skyscrapercity-Infrastructure/Photo1264.jpg
Why is there a crash barrier?

^^ The part on which I am driving is actually the service lane. Other side of the crash barrier is the main highway. But concrete crash guard....is it required? Hmn...there are hundreds of morons who drive at over 120-150kmph on this stretch. Maybe to safe guard the lesser morons like us...:lol:

Subhash Chandra N S and Sandeep Moudgal, Bangalore, April 28, DHNS:

The toll drama on NH-7 Bangalore-Devanahalli road has taken a new twist with the State government claiming that the National Highway Authority of India has started tolling the surface road (NH-7, between Hebbal and BIA) in violation of an agreement.

According to the Public Works Department, NHAI had proposed upgrading the 22-km stretch of NH-7 connecting the Bangalore International Airport (BIA) by constructing an elevated road, flyovers, under passes and service roads on the build, operate and transfer (BOT) basis.

The department had given NHAI permission to collect toll only on the elevated stretch after the completion of the project. No permission was given to toll the existing surface road. A tripartite agreement was signed between the PWD, the NHAI and the Union Ministry of Surface Transport two years ago.

An elevated road of 4.2 km has been planned to be constructed between the Hebbal flyover and Yelahanka at an estimated cost of Rs 700 crore and is aimed at easing the flow of traffic to the airport.

PWD secretary Lakshminarayana Rao Peshwe had sought the State government’s permission to upgrade the 22 km stretch into a 10-lane road from the existing six lane. In accordance with the state support agreement, permission was granted on January 1, 2009, after extensive discussions.

“But NHAI called for tenders to take up the upgradation project. It stated that the firms can toll even the surface roads also, which is in violation of the tripartite agreement,” Peshwe said.

It was his contention that “if the agreement was not valid or the terms and conditions were unacceptable, the NHAI should have written back to us and the matter would have been taken up for discussion at ministerial level.”

He said the agreement was essential as the project was being implemented in the State and it was the State Government’s duty to provide police protection and ensure land acquisition.

“If NHAI thinks there was no need for the State Government’s permission, it should have gone ahead and tolled the roads two years ago. What was the need for tolling the road now?” the secretary asked.

However, NHAI officials, who refused to be quoted, denied the existence of any tripartite agreement.

“There was no violation and it was well within its rights to collect toll. So far, the PWD has not informed us of any tripartite agreement. If there is one, let them show it to us,” a top NHAI official said.

Reiterating the assurance given to NHAI, sources said the need for an agreement did not arise as it was solely a Central government project. “The State Government has assured us it will resolve the toll collection issue and we will await its response. There will be no relaxation in toll collection as it is the Centre’s policy,” sources said.

On the availability of service roads, which are mandatory for NHAI to provide in case of an up-gradation, sources said it has been delayed due to land acquisitions problems. “We are widening it from five to 10 metres. It will be three lanes on either side and will extend up to BIA,” the source said. According to NHAI officials, the service roads will, however, not be tolled.

Officials said the BSF land along the stretch remains a bottleneck, but “once that is given to us, we will have the service roads ready.”
http://www.deccanherald.com/content/157541/nhai-state-blame-game-over.html

Does the State even have a say in this?

Does the State even have a say in this?
According to above DH article State has no say in all of this .they are just doing this for political gains as Congress is strong in North Bangalore

According to above DH article State has no say in all of this .they are just doing this for political gains as Congress is strong in North Bangalore
AS usual...
It'll be a fruitless effort though.

Toll should wait till all civil works on Bangalore airport road end (http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_toll-should-wait-till-all-civil-works-on-bangalore-airport-road-end_1536967)
Published: Thursday, Apr 28, 2011, 8:36 IST
By DNA Correspondent | Place: Bangalore | Agency: DNA

The state government on Wednesday clarified that it will not allow Navayuga Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited (NDTPL) to collect toll from vehicles until the completion of the trumpet road, elevated section, and other civil works.

“NDTPL has violated its agreement with the state government. Before imposing a toll, it did consult the state government or seek permission from chief minister BS Yeddyurappa. Toll collection itself is illegal and till the completion of the project, the state will not permit NDTPL to impose a toll,” said CM Udasi, minister for public works department.

“In the NH-7 Bangalore-Hyderabad section, NDTPL had entered an agreement with the Union government for development of a 22- km road and elevated structure, flyover, underpass and service road. After the completion of the project, they are eligible to collect toll. But now the work has not been completed,” he added.

According to the agreement, the two-lane service road shall be constructed on both sides without any break up to the trumpet junction. There should be underpasses (pedestrians/vehicles) at regular intervals for local traffic. For tolling purposes on the new NH, toll policy 2008 shall be adopted and the local short-travel vehicles not crossing the toll plaza shall be exempted from the toll. These conditions have not been fulfilled, said Udasi.


It is insane to toll before expressway is completed, ka ra ve already ransacked toll booths once. Tolling would even waste precious time of flyers. More over they should leave out a service lane which is not tolled.


http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/26/images/2011042659110101.jpg
Venting their ire:The new toll plaza that was ransacked by activists of the Karnataka Rakshana Vedike near the Bengaluru International Airport
http://www.hindu.com/2011/04/26/stories/2011042659110100.htm

hyd airport's 9km elevated highway wasnt tolled even a year after full completion http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-06-04/hyderabad/28305274_1_toll-tax-toll-collection-pvnr-expressway

Udasi should realise he has no right to disallow NDTPL.
Don't compare Hyderabad.
That was built by the cash starved GHMC and HMDA.

Karnataka Rakshana Vedike.....are these hooligans going to be prosecuted for the vandalism on Govt. property. I mean if these peoples are allowed to get scot free...it will not pass a good message to the general public.

In India, any group of Tom, Dick and Harry is allowed to take the authority for ransom and create nuisance for the general law abiding public or the common man.

Gujjars created havoc in NCR region for more then 3-4 months, uprooting train tracks, blocking roads and trains, etc.....the worst sufferers were the general public, the common man.

Siv Sena....those scoundrels in the name of Maratha Manus takes to street disturbing public peace, damaging public properties and what not.

Udasi should realise he has no right to disallow NDTPL.
Don't compare Hyderabad.
That was built by the cash starved GHMC and HMDA.

If there is an understanding / agreement between GOK and NDTPL as claimed by Udasi, then they have every right to disallow the toll collection. We should not under estimate any state government as they have rights as per the constitution.

Moreover, collecting toll before the tollway is built is against the principles of natural justice. In those cases people will support whosoever stands for them and people support for the Government in such matters will definitely be there.

IMO NDTPL should take everybody (key stakeholders) into confidence before starting toll collection if they want to do it at this stage. Or they should wait till they build the tollway and then start collecting the same.

If there is an understanding / agreement between GOK and NDTPL as claimed by Udasi, then they have every right to disallow the toll collection. We should not under estimate any state government as they have rights as per the constitution.

Moreover, collecting toll before the tollway is built is against the principles of natural justice. In those cases people will support whosoever stands for them and people support for the Government in such matters will definitely be there.

IMO NDTPL should take everybody (key stakeholders) into confidence before starting toll collection if they want to do it at this stage. Or they should wait till they build the tollway and then start collecting the same.

They don't have any. Navayuga Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited, signed an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. Not govt of Karnataka.
The stakeholders are none other than NDTPL and NHAI themselves.

Moreover, collecting toll before the tollway is built is against the principles of natural justice.
.

+1,I support GOK or any organistaion which is against tolling :cheers:

Udasi should realise he has no right to disallow NDTPL.
Don't compare Hyderabad.
That was built by the cash starved GHMC and HMDA.

You should realise Udasi has every right :nuts: The agreement with state govt will have several conditions at least few of which are violated by Navayuga, which is enough to stop them from tolling.

let them toll soon after completion of elevated highway, time lost in toll booth will be saved by traveling signal free. Again, they should leave out a toll free service road.

You should realise Udasi has every right :nuts: The agreement with state govt will have several conditions at least few of which are violated by Navayuga, which is enough to stop them from tolling.

let them toll soon after completion of elevated highway, time lost in toll booth will be saved by traveling signal free. Again, they should leave out a toll free service road.

Very true :)

They don't have any. Navayuga Devanahalli Tollway Private Limited, signed an agreement with the National Highways Authority of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. Not govt of Karnataka.
The stakeholders are none other than NDTPL and NHAI themselves.

I have not seen or heard anything about the stakeholders for this project. But going by plain logic, GoK needs to be involved in this project as part of the project lies within city and they need support from local Govt., police, etc. I do not think they can ignore GoK so easily.

I have not seen or heard anything about the stakeholders for this project. But going by plain logic, GoK needs to be involved in this project as part of the project lies within city and they need support from local Govt., police, etc. I do not think they can ignore GoK so easily.
Will ask my Lawyer friend and get back to you on this matter.

The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has called for a meeting to discuss the issue of toll booths within city limits, triggered by the confusion regarding the toll booth on the way to Devanahalli.

There should be no toll booths within 60 km from the city limits. However, there are seven toll booths that have breached the rule. It is estimated that the toll collected is around Rs 1.5 crore daily.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, AIMTC chief G.R. Shanmugappa said: “There are seven roads identified close to the city limits where toll collection is happening or is going to happen in the near future. We are opposing the move and have called for an emergency meeting on April 29.

“When people are paying taxes from which infrastructure project are executed, what is the point in collecting toll and further burdening the public? Also, as per the rules, no toll booth should be erected within the 60 km from the city limits.”

Toll is being collected from people commuting from Madiwala and going to Electronic City via the Expressway. If you want to choose to have an easy way out to reach Mysore Road, you will have to pay toll near Kengeri at NICE road toll booths. On the road to Kolar, toll has to be paid near K.R. Puram.

“What is the need to collect toll near Nelmangala flyover? All this is absurd and the toll plazas have breached the set standards. All over India no toll booths are erected within 40 km from the city limits.

“Toll booths should be erected only 40 km from the Vidhana Soudha. The toll is being collected by private contractors.

“Some Rs 1.5 crore is collected per day. The toll booth at NICE Road is collecting `30 lakh per day. We will talk with NHAI and take serious action,” said Mr Shanmugappa.



http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/bengaluru/transporters%E2%80%99-body-cries-foul-over-toll-collection-819

^^ electronic city no need to pay toll if you go on regular road or service road. same is the case with nelamangala road. such an option should be there in airport road too where service road is not tolled.

+1
but they are using all tactics to make people suffer below the BETL, barricades for people to cross the road is so absurd.

^^ electronic city no need to pay toll if you go on regular road or service road. same is the case with nelamangala road. such an option should be there in airport road too where service road is not tolled.

When you reach Attibele on Hosur road or cross over to JAS tollway on Tumkur road, everybody pays toll.
+1
but they are using all tactics to make people suffer below the BETL, barricades for people to cross the road is so absurd.
It is a normal ciity road below.
Barricades were set up by BTP, not NHAI.

BTP? You mean BETL?

BTP? You mean BETL?

BTP matlab Bangalore Traffic Police.

ya but why cant there be underpasses well planned and even if they are there force people to use them?

ya but why cant there be underpasses well planned and even if they are there force people to use them?

The pedestrian underpasses built by the NHAI were handed over to the BBMP who keeps them locked.

When you reach Attibele on Hosur road or cross over to JAS tollway on Tumkur road, everybody pays toll.

It is a normal ciity road below.
Barricades were set up by BTP, not NHAI.

Barricades are way better than road humps :nuts:

Take a break, Attibele is not for city purpose, similar ones are there beyond tumkur too. BIAL handles 10m passengers that is 30,000 visitors to the city per day.

Barricades are way better than road humps :nuts:

Take a break, Attibele is not for city purpose, similar ones are there beyond tumkur too. BIAL handles 10m passengers that is 30,000 visitors to the city per day.
Attibele toll booth, Nelamangala JAS toll Booth, BIAL toll booth ... all beyond city limits.

But, I.feel there should be a toll free service lane.

^^ airport is part of the city. technically, legally or by common sense.

^^ airport is part of the city. technically, legally or by common sense.

Common sense, YES. Technically, sort of. Legally, NO.

^^ law changes, sometimes retrospectively, governed by common sense. there is something called "spirit of law" which courts uphold than "letter of law", so the spirit of law is the actual law, letter of law is NOT the actual law. So never go by letter of law. and yea, you can consult your lawyer on this ;)

^^ law changes, sometimes retrospectively, governed by common sense. there is something called "spirit of law" which courts uphold than "letter of law", so the spirit of law is the actual law, letter of law is NOT the actual law. So never go by letter of law. and yea, you can consult your lawyer on this ;)
My lawyer would be User SBC-YPR who posted pictures of Ring Road last year. : )

Legally, it is NOT withing city limits as it
1> ISn't in BBMP limits.
2> Isn't in BDA limits.
3> Is in the next district.

Bbmp is not bangalore city. Nor is bda nor district. You can live with ur opinion till how long :) i think u are small minority in this issue

Bbmp is not bangalore city. Nor is bda nor district. You can live with ur opinion till how long :) i think u are small minority in this issue
I WILL always stick to the opinion.
Toll the main carriageway. Keep the Service Lane FREE.
I won't be a minority.

I WILL always stick to the opinion.
Toll the main carriageway. Keep the Service Lane FREE.
I won't be a minority.

You r right but govt cant afford to build service road too far from city. Coming to this case they dont have service road till trumpet. Take hint nobody is protesting attibele.

welcome back gentem.

welcome back gentem.

Thanks. Some ppl never change eh? :)

Only if there was a HAL Airport ")

Only if there was a HAL Airport ")
Quit dreaming.
HAL will never be reopened under any circumstances.

Ask for new airport in bidadi or kolar instead of HAL airport is a disgrace to bangalore and causes lot of nuisance to people living near by

Only if there was a HAL Airport ")

http://praja.in/en/blog/sumi71/2011/04/26/campaign-reopening-hal-airport
you can find some like minded people here

you can find my support msg in it.

I'm with the "No HAL airport" crowd! Just ask for good transport to Devanahalli (HSRL, Metro, whatever), and be done with it. There should be a fight to get connecting infrastructure to Devanahalli, and not to have an Airport in downtown Bangalore! Shut down HAL Airport completely and use the real estate for something else.

Cant we have it only for Mysore/Mangalore/Chennai/CBE?

^^ NO , we cant have it.
Airliners would have to maintain staff at 2 locations. Economically it doesnt make sense.

EDIT : Lets stop derailing this thread at this. HAL v/s BIAL discussions has been done many a times. Go through the BIAL thread.

cheers!!!
Whats the news on Tollway?

^^ No toll yet. Not until they finish flyover.

HAL runway being radial to city not being tangential, so lot of noise pollution and risk. So better it is shut for ever. No need of real estate there as Geek suggested, it will be lung space in city limits. We need Hebbal TTMC for better volvo connectivity to BIAL as autos cant go till airport.

Hebbal TTMC should be aligned with HSRL

Hebbal TTMC should be aligned with HSRL

Could be a problem. TTMC is on the east while HSRL is proposed on the west. Mega FOB over Hebbal flyover.

Airport City at Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) is a canvas that stretches across 4,000 acres of greenfield property, with a potential for about 500 acres of landside development. It is a one-stop business destination envisioned by Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL).

Airport City is envisioned to be a new urban entity with business parks, prime offices, hotels, conference centers, shopping complexes, restaurants and entertainment zones. Bengaluru International Airport aims to emerge as an airport destination, which is a center of aviation and non-aviation business, and the nucleus of commercial development in North Bangalore.

Fast emerging as the preferred port of entry into South India, Bengaluru International Airport is already the regional center for commerce and trade. Located in Bangalore, a city hailed as the world’s new economic powerhouse, Airport City is an opportunity that is ready to take off.
http://www.gvk.com/images/skycityimage.jpg
Airport City - A glimpse of things to come:


An integrated business district with state –of-the art infrastructure provision

Approximately 500 acres of land available for development

Land available for business requiring airside access

Dedicated water and power infrastructure exclusive to the Airport

Average travel time from the city center: 45 mins

Proposed high-speed rail link that connects the Airport to the city centre in 25 minutes.

Clear property titles; land leased from the Government of Karnataka

Approved ‘Airport Development Plan’ from Bangalore International Airport Planning Authority (BIAAPA)

http://www.gvk.com/ourbusiness/urbaninfrastructure/airportcity.aspx

GVK will soon be starting work on airport city they have updated recently about this in their website sorry to disappoint Pro HAL Brigade

^^ NO , we cant have it.
Airliners would have to maintain staff at 2 locations. Economically it doesnt make sense.

EDIT : Lets stop derailing this thread at this. HAL v/s BIAL discussions has been done many a times. Go through the BIAL thread.
Last message.
HAL can't be reopened. It is a military airbase now.
Also opening it would violate the deal which BIAL signed with GoK. No airport withing 200km. If you want an airport, ask TN gov to open one in Hosur.

Back on topic:
Where does the tollway actually start?
After Esteem Mall?

Last message.
HAL can't be reopened. It is a military airbase now.
Also opening it would violate the deal which BIAL signed with GoK. No airport withing 200km. If you want an airport, ask TN gov to open one in Hosur.

Back on topic:
Where does the tollway actually start?
After Esteem Mall?

Actually agreement is no airport till 150km for 25 years. Im not sure 25 or 15 years, later u can open as many airports including HAL. Even mysore airport is exactly 150km from bia and obviously hosur airport cant be opened as it is just 50 km :)

Actually agreement is no airport till 150km for 25 years. Im not sure 25 or 15 years, later u can open as many airports including HAL. Even mysore airport is exactly 150km from bia and obviously hosur airport cant be opened as it is just 50 km :)
Hosur doesn't come into the picture as it is in a different state.

^^ AAI is also a signatory of that agreement, I think. Doesn't matter which state, the condition holds good.

^^ AAI is also a signatory of that agreement, I think. Doesn't matter which state, the condition holds good.

No idea, will check it out.
Whats the scheduled completion date for NDTPL??

No idea, will check it out.
Whats the scheduled completion date for NDTPL??

Hyderabad airport holds up Bidar's dream

The Karnataka government’s plans to start civilian operations at the Bidar airport (now controlled by the Indian Air Force) is likely to be delayed further as GMR Infrastructure Ltd, which operates the neighbouring airport in Hyderabad, about 140 kms from Bidar, is yet to withdraw its objections.

BS (http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/hyderabad-airport-holdsbidar%5Cs-dream/414379/)

Nandan is right, airport in Hosur cannot be opened either as per the contract. There was a huge discussion on this in Praja when BIAL opened. BIAL has entered this contract with an eye on Bangalore's geography :lol:
Dang.

Nandan is right, airport in Hosur cannot be opened either as per the contract. There was a huge discussion on this in Praja when BIAL opened. BIAL has entered this contract with an eye on Bangalore's geography :lol:

I had told this first not nandan :banana: 13% stake each held by state and center in BIA. when it comes to NHAI toll gate rsrikanth05 tells state govt has no power, this case saying exact reverse that TN state govt got all powers :nuts:

I had told this first not nandan :banana: 13% stake each held by state and center in BIA. when it comes to NHAI toll gate rsrikanth05 tells state govt has no power, this case saying exact reverse that TN state govt got all powers :nuts:

O guru gentem the great who says staircases are bad for health.

I didnt read abt AAI being party to the agreement. I thoutht GoK and BIAL. In which case, Hosur could happen.
As for the NHAI toll, again, it is GoI property, GoI jurisdiction.
So, it is my turn to say :nuts:

Are they collecting toll ???

No, they are not collecting. Also the progress of the work has become very very slow after the toll booth ramsack insident.

Both men and most of the machinery has disappeared and very few workers are working these days.

No great progress to post the pics.. It almost looks the same as earlier.

^^ Bengalure anebarahane istu .Devru chennagi baredu kalsone.

There is well said kannada proverb.
Papi samudra hokru monakaaludda niru. Angaytu bengalure kathe.

I was thinking atleast this project could be ontime. Now as usual,.

No, they are not collecting. Also the progress of the work has become very very slow after the toll booth ramsack insident.

Both men and most of the machinery has disappeared and very few workers are working these days.

No great progress to post the pics.. It almost looks the same as earlier.

That is really good news for me, bad news for city traitors. @sunilkumar We dont want backdoor things, its ok if they blackmail us by stopping work. Nhai and central govt to blame.

Had the toll issue been worked out, things might've progressed.
Navayuga is charging waaay too much.

The city is about to lose its prime basic flight training school, Government Flying Training School at Jakkur off Bellary Road, which is the stepping stone for aspiring commercial pilots.

The school is facing closure as a significant portion of its premises falls in the path of two major road projects that are proposed by the Karnataka government – the six-lane elevated highway (between Hebbal and Bengaluru International Airport) and the high-speed rail link (between MG Road and BIA).

The flying school is now looking at relocating to any of the existing airstrips in Mysore, Hubli, Belgaum or Chikmagalur.

“There is a threat to the future flying operations (at Jakkur) as the proposed alignment of the six-lane elevated highway and the high speed rail link to the BIA runs through flying school premises. If the government approves the proposed alignment the runway will shorten by 1,000ft from the existing 3,000ft. With a shortened runway, flight training would not be possible,” BN Suresh, director of the flying school told DNA.

Inaugurated by India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in 1948, the flying school trains pilots for private pilot licences (PPL) and commercial pilots licence (CPL). Re-opened on March 21after a five-year hiatus, 10 students had enrolled for the current 18-month CPL course.

The present options facing the flying school are to acquire more land outside the periphery of the school to extend its runway, or shift operations altogether to another airstrip. The flying school officials said the second option was more feasible as the threat to flying operations would continue to exist due to infrastructure projects in its vicinity.

Suresh said Mysore is the most ideal as they could buy a couple of extra acres from the Karnataka Industrial Development Board (KIADB) for aircraft hangars and an existing school there could be used for theory classes.

Meanwhile, night flying training would continue at HAL airport as the present airstrip is not conducive for it.
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_jakkurs-wings-clipped-for-trains-cars-in-bangalore_1559930

Here's the latest on BIAL Express way. The big news is assembly work of concrete segments has started..:banana:

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This is the biggest gantry crane I have ever seen for assembly of concrete structures for any flyover. Its just huge..

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It took a couple of months to assemble this huge crane..

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And latest update as on today is the Railway crossing road is closed. Now all vehicles going towards Yelahanka or Doddaballapur from Hebbal need to continue straight on the highway and take the left near Coffee day/ Mahindra showroom.

And all vehicles from Yelahanka NES need to take the left at Yelahanka Police station signal and go towards old town and then take the right to reach the highway.

Today traffic was completely out of control due to sudden change of the road.

Thanks for the updates. No need to post in 2 threads though. Bigger crane because it is 3 lane, wider than hosur road and even sg metro

Awesome updates Kadri :cheers:

Few months back when I initially saw the round piers on the bottom right was wondering for what they have built this. It looked so out of place. Now it makes sense.


This is the biggest gantry crane I have ever seen for assembly of concrete structures for any flyover. Its just huge..

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nBMt3A8DLbw/ThHf7RZ8c9I/AAAAAAAAaP4/GYZVaJw6Y-A/s800/YK_192.JPG

Seeks Realignment Of Elevated Highway On The BIA Road

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

Bangalore: As work on the elevated highway on the road leading to the Bangalore International Airport continues at a brisk pace,there is some concern about safety of aircraft flying from the heritage airfield now known as Government Flying Training School (GFTS).
Its popularly called the Jakkur Flying Club and the buildings facing the axe include the club built in 1948 by then Mysore Maharaja Jayachamarajendra,the last scion of the Mysore royal family.
Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar has written to the Union minister of road transport and highways C P Joshi to freeze all construction work on the elevated highway till experts,including those from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation,examine the problem and submit recommendations.In his reply,the minister assured hed look into the matter.
Its the only flying school in Karnataka and facing closure as the directorate of air safety,DGCA found that Jakkur airport is unsafe for flying fixed-wing aircraft due to ongoing construction of the elevated road on the national highway,the letter addressed to the Union ministry said.
The DGCA recommendation will directly affect the GFTS and also that of other light aircraft operation from the aerodrome.In the past,representations have been made to NHAI,requesting for elevated highway to be brought to existing highway level across the runway alignment by 50 metres on either sides.This will ensure flight safety at the Jakkur aerodrome,continued availability of fixedwing operations and provide for higher safety margins for operations by the trainee pilots to avoid incidents or accidents, the letter said.The letter also added that any move to cut down Jakkur aerodrome for fixed-wing operations will limit operations at the aerodrome and adversely affect the development of Karnataka youth interested in pursuing a career in aviation sector and those currently undergoing training at the school.

FLYING SCHOOL

Jakkur aerodrome was completed around the same time as Bangalore Palace Construction started in 1862 and completed in 1944
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http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=4&edlabel=TOIBG&mydateHid=06-07-2011&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar00401&format=&publabel=TOI

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Sexy updates Avinash :)

Sexy updates Avinash :)

+1 :cheers:

If this is 6lane, I want to know why BETL wasn't?
Also, if 6 lane can be accommodated in one pillar, why can't BDA do the same for it's flyovers ???

Also, I still don't understand what that rectangular segment, eith cylindrical pillars is for.

^^ Answer to ur last question

Awesome updates Kadri :cheers:
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Few months back when I initially saw the round piers on the bottom right was wondering for what they have built this. It looked so out of place. Now it makes sense.

Its the first time they are having a six lane pre-cast , may be going forward it would be implemented by others

^^ Answer to ur last question



Its the first time they are having a six lane pre-cast , may be going forward it would be implemented by others
So it's a base for the crane?
Has nothing to do with the actual viaduct eh?
I noticed it near the YLK Air Force Base and beyond too.

So it's a base for the crane?
Has nothing to do with the actual viaduct eh?
I noticed it near the YLK Air Force Base and beyond too.

guruvae,viaducts end there that is the end portion abutment thara....

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The last girder base before the embankment starts.
Wokay... wokay wokay ..
Got it.
Though the BETL, NBTPL didn't have ...

Hi Akash (info), Avinash (pics) & all of who are doing their bit, u guys' updates are great. I wonder whr u guys gather all this in depth info from? From reliable sources or just from the usual discussions over the tea?

Hi Akash (info), Avinash (pics) & all of who are doing their bit, u guys' updates are great. I wonder whr u guys gather all this in depth info from? From reliable sources or just from the usual discussions over the tea?
Both.
Over a cup a beer ... Mug I mean ... :cheers:

Whats is the status of 5 flyovers/underpass coming up along same stretch./

There is a plan to widen Hebbal flyover to six lane. Its also mentioned in today's Delhi TOI (http://http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Widen-RTR-flyover-to-end-trauma/articleshow/9596919.cms) . Not sure when this will start.

@Mod, It would be good to rename this thread as "Airport Expressway".

Whats is the status of 5 flyovers/underpass coming up along same stretch./

There is a plan to widen Hebbal flyover to six lane. Its also mentioned in today's Delhi TOI (http://http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Widen-RTR-flyover-to-end-trauma/articleshow/9596919.cms) . Not sure when this will start.

@Mod, It would be good to rename this thread as "Airport Expressway".

All of them are flyovers, all in the same conditions.
Semi abandoned.
Hebbal flyover six laning will happen after the NDTPL is completed.
BDA handed over the flyover to NHAI last year.

Taken Next to Kodihalli Gate..

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Taken near SaharaNagar Junction...

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In Byrayanapuram Junction..

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Near Esteem mall/Columbia Asia Hospital..

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Its massive..

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I took three close snaps of above one..

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IRON RODS below the Granty

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forgot to add in last post..


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^^waw ncie updates :cheers: But viaduct installation is slow.

Awsome updates calculus :cheers:
Maybe the viaduct installing is slow because they have only 1 gantry crane operating whereas a lot of pillars have been finished .They can have 2-3 cranes operating simultaneously at different locations like they do for metro

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Fab updates and nice pics Calculus ji.

The work along the stretch is good. The pillar work is going on in full swing though girder launching is in only one place.

Advantage in this road over the Tumkur road is the road width available for traffic which gives more space for construction activity. With so much activity, still road available for traffic is appreciable.

nice bridges the blue bridge layer must be real quick

Am I the only one who feels that the viaduct is a tad bit too low in the last few pics ???

Am I the only one who feels that the viaduct is a tad bit too low in the last few pics ???

In the initial few spans of viaduct starting near starting point at Yelahanka towards city are low in height. It picks up considerable height just before Allalasandra junction.

Am I the only one who feels that the viaduct is a tad bit too low in the last few pics ???

But that precast viaduct trapezium height also more.. That is to make it stronger for 3 lane width. So even less column height gives enough clearance below, not sure though :cheers:

Or yes, pillars are thicker so look short :lol:

Does any one know whats going to happen near the already elevated 6 lane road at yelahanka by pass before the kogilu cross signal, is it getting converted to 10 lane . Has the work started at that part ?
All i woulld say is poor planning , first they break the houses , and when ppl renovate the houses they would like to break them again ! bad

All i woulld say is poor planning , first they break the houses , and when ppl renovate the houses they would like to break them again ! bad
EH?

Just wanted 2 ask if any1 really knows how many intersections or traffic signals will this elevated exp. cross and how much time will actually be saved on average..

Looking at the pictures, there don't seem 2 b any major intersections or traffic blockages on the stretch so why did they plan for going elevated..just wondering..:nuts:

^^ Only 3km elevated, which hebbal yelahanka will grow like anything in coming years. rest 20km independent 3 flyovers

This flyover flies over three major junctions, Kodigehalli, Byatrayanpura and Yelahanka Bypass.. Before the construction started time taken to reach Yelahanka from Hebbal would vary from 10 to 20 mins max except for a few days when the conditions would be worse... After this flyover it would take about 5 mins.. Its a good thing they started the construction now instead of a few years later..

Any updates ppl?!? (Pics) :)

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^^^^ nice Progress!!!! :D :) nice to see the flyover goin at such speed.... wen is it slated to get over/finished?

^^^^ nice Progress!!!! :D :) nice to see the flyover goin at such speed.... wen is it slated to get over/finished?

December 2011

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any idea why is the viaduct smaller in the middle portion than the other two portions?

^^

It is not lower. It is just an optical illusion caused by the fact the viaduct fragment in the middle is still incomplete. If you look carefully, the horizontal ledge at the sides are not in place yet. However the height of the angular edges line up properly. I guess the horizontal ledges are not made during pre-fab but are done at the site.

Edit: Sorry, noticed later that you mentioned smaller and not lower. The viaduct structures usually slightly smaller to allow for expansion during summers when the temperatures increase. Also the middle fragment is incomplete so it may not have aligned yet, making it look smaller?

December 2011

Can they really finish it so soon?

Can they really finish it so soon?


No Chance.. it might be Dec 2012

still pillar work not started near Esteem Mall..

^^
Will the flyover start as early as esteem mall ?..i think it might be a few hundred meters after that

Can they really finish it so soon?
Per NHAI Website , the expected date of completion is Nov 2012

Hmm.. Dec 2011 seemed too good to be true!! After all it is a long elevated stretch. It is perfectly reasonable even if they finish by Nov 2012 though, when compared to other projects in the city.

Hmm.. Dec 2011 seemed too good to be true!! After all it is a long elevated stretch. It is perfectly reasonable even if they finish by Nov 2012 though, when compared to other projects in the city.

go and talk to any Navayuga Site engineer they say it's December 2011 till Coffee Day .They are losing huge money as toll is not allowed to be collected .so according to him it will be December 2011 .They are expecting max toll collections from Hebbal to Yelahanka elevated strech

go and talk to any Navayuga Site engineer they say it's December 2011 till Coffee Day .They are losing huge money as toll is not allowed to be collected .so according to him it will be December 2011 .They are expecting max toll collections from Hebbal to Yelahanka elevated strech

possible but how can they collect the toll after only finishing the elevated part? So telling the public that we have finished the elevated part and so give us the money back to make the remaining 3 flyovers ? Also will this be Access controlled ? It should be or else the upgradation is a waste of money .. :ohno:

Nelamangala Expressway is worth of 15 Rs(for cars) for the 15-20 Km stretch.

possible but how can they collect the toll after only finishing the elevated part? So telling the public that we have finished the elevated part and so give us the money back to make the remaining 3 flyovers ? Also will this be Access controlled ? It should be or else the upgradation is a waste of money .. :ohno:

Nelamangala Expressway is worth of 15 Rs(for cars) for the 15-20 Km stretch.
Well they can charge money for the Elevated Stretch3.2 kms once it's done

Presently they are not collecting tolls. It was because of Karave's interference, they've stopped the collection of tolls.
But why this elevated Expressway? It was not required. It doesn't take too much time to reach BIAL from City.

^^ Doesn't take time today.

The situation will be completely different in 3 years.

We keep abusing our authorities for "not acting on time", and "doing things several years late". So why complain when for a change, they do something keeping future requirements in mind?

^^ Doesn't take time today.

The situation will be completely different in 3 years.

We keep abusing our authorities for "not acting on time", and "doing things several years late". So why complain when for a change, they do something keeping future requirements in mind?

Agreed.
There are numerous signals on Bellary road which will be bottlenecks soon.

^^ Doesn't take time today.

The situation will be completely different in 3 years.

We keep abusing our authorities for "not acting on time", and "doing things several years late". So why complain when for a change, they do something keeping future requirements in mind?

Well said. Currently ppl dont stop in red signals on that road :ohno: this project is perfectly on time for a 10 million capacity airport :banana2:

Let them collect toll once elevated flyover is complete. But give some concession to those regular cabs using daily or monthly pass since no service roads available yet

Well said. Currently ppl dont stop in red signals on that road :ohno: this project is perfectly on time for a 10 million capacity airport :banana2:

Let them collect toll once elevated flyover is complete. But give some concession to those regular cabs using daily or monthly pass since no service roads available yet
Give cabs and public transport a mega discount, or else the consumer is one screwed.

Here are the latest pics as on Sunday. Work is going very slowly.

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Update:
-3km expressway viaduct is half length complete from airport side. They even started with sidewalls on viaduct
-Second short flyover also almost half done
-Another pedestrian only small overpass is done, ramps yet to be built
-No toll collection now, those tollbooths now lack window glass thanks to karave heroics :lol:

Here are the latest pics as on Sunday. Work is going very slowly.
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There are so much land parcels available on each side of Bellary Road after Airforce Station to BIAL or Devenahalli town which is not classified as residential land. If the government classify these land as residential, ppl may relocate to these area whereby high traffic flow can be avoided from the city centre and the elevated express way would be used by the ppl who are aiming for BIAL or long distance. Who will take responsibility to convince the authorities about this prospect.

Areas like Kempapura , dasara halli ,amruta halli are already seeing demanding good rentals now.. lots of appartments coming up near dasara halli .Plenty of vacant land in this area.

any body can tell about flyover at railway gate joining elevated flyover, as soil testing started near orchid resort (doddis) and at about same point flyover is left with small pre cast. means coming from hebbal, we can get down after doddis

Update:
-3km expressway viaduct is half length complete from airport side. They even started with sidewalls on viaduct
-Second short flyover also almost half done
-Another pedestrian only small overpass is done, ramps yet to be built
-No toll collection now, those tollbooths now lack window glass thanks to karave heroics :lol:
Thank ye.

Update:
-3km expressway viaduct is half length complete from airport side. They even started with sidewalls on viaduct
-Second short flyover also almost half done
-Another pedestrian only small overpass is done, ramps yet to be built
-No toll collection now, those tollbooths now lack window glass thanks to karave heroics :lol:
This project is expected to be complete by Nov 2012 .
3.2 KM Expresssway, 2 flyovers, 3 small subways under construction.

Where are the underpasses coming up ???

^^ Sorry those are flyovers & I dont remember exact locations.

There are totally 124 towers in the 3.2 KM expressway.. the viaducts have reached the 44th tower.. (this morning).. on an average they complete 1 span in a day or upto 5 spans a week..

^^ That's quite good considering the dismal progress due to the protests ...

^^ That's quite good considering the dismal progress due to the protests ...

Protests?? The villagers right??

Protests?? The villagers right??
The toll issue.
After that, work almost stopped.

2 weeks back Work was going on

2 weeks back Work was going on
Work picked up post July.
Till then it was dismal.
I need to make a trip that side one of these days.

Out of the 125 towers in the 3.2 KM elevated expressway the viaducts have reached the 47th tower. Work on the viaducts was slow(or no progress at all) last week.. I guess it was because they were concentrating on the side walls and the ramp (there is good progress in this regard).

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