Delayed by years, the flyover linking the flashy new Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway Terminal in Baiyappanahalli with Old Madras Road could take months to take a final shape. A spot visit showed the critical connectivity project is nowhere near completion, and the lockdown could delay it even further.
The terminal itself is ready, although the recent flooding had raised questions linked to rainwater management. The South Western Railways (SWR) attributed it to an overflowing valley gutter, and remedial measures are now underway.
But the big question remains: Once Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurates the city’s third coaching terminal as planned, how do passengers reach the place without hassle? The existing road leading to Old Madras Road is in poor shape, negotiated only by motorcyclists and auto-rickshaws with much struggle.
