BENGALURU: The city’s landmark
Jayadeva flyover at the intersection of
Bannerghatta Road and
BTM Layout is set to be reduced to a memory.
BMRCL managing director
Ajay Seth said, "The flyover demolition was completed safely and successfully. Balance piers will be demolished in three-four days."
Only three piers of the flyover are left to be demolished. BMRCL sources said the lockdown helped them complete the work without major hassle.
The flyover, constructed by
Bangalore Development Authority at a cost of Rs 21 crore, was thrown open to the public in February 2005.
It connected areas like BTM Layout, JP Nagar and Jayanagar and also provided a link from Banashankari side to Hosur Road.
Traffic police had given their nod for the demolition in November 2017, and BMRCL missed several deadlines. Work on razing the first portion of the flyover, a loop leading to Bannerghatta Road began in July 2019 and was completed in October.