UP pushes 3 flyovers worth Rs. 442-cr

Ensuring smooth movement of traffic in the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, the state government has cleared three flyovers entailing a total investment of Rs 442 crore. As per the DPR, the estimated cost of constructing flyover from Hussainganj crossing to DAV College would be around Rs 188 crore, the cost of flyover from Charak crossing to Haidarganj is Rs 142 crore while the estimated cost of Charak crossing to Meena Bakery exit flyover would be around Rs 70 crore. The sources further added that UP Bridge Corporation, LMC and Jalkal Nigam – the agencies engaged in the proposed construction of the flyovers have prepared a detailed project report (DPR) and blueprint of the project. The three flyovers would play a major role in easing traffic congestion and that the departments have submitted the DPR that would be forwarded to the government for release of funds, said Kaushal Raj Sharma, district magistrate in a meeting with the construction agencies. These areas would also witness other development work that would including laying of sewage pipelines, water pipelines and illumination, the estimated cost of which is around Rs 41.85 crore.