BBMP prepares fresh proposal for Sarakki flyover

The BBMP has prepared a fresh proposal for the construction of the long-delayed Sarakki junction flyover.

Commuters hope the construction work would begin soon since the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) had submitted a proposal to the government early last year.

Civic officials, however, told DH that the government had sent back the proposal seeking clarifications. “Their major concern was regarding the escalation of the project cost — from Rs 40 crore to Rs 136 crore,” an official said.

The official said the fresh proposal will be sent to the government soon. “We have explained the reasons for the cost escalation.