Bengaluru, June 2025 — The much-delayed Ejipura flyover project, sarcastically dubbed the city’s own ‘Stonehenge’, is unlikely to see completion in 2025 due to continued land acquisition hurdles and pending contractor bills, city officials have admitted.
🏗️ A Decade in the Making — Still Incomplete
Launched in 2017, the 2.5-km flyover was meant to connect Ejipura to Koramangala in just 5 minutes. However, it has now turned into a symbol of urban planning failure. Only about 65% of the work is complete, with major land acquisition still pending.
⚠️ Key Reasons for Delay
Land Acquisition Stalled: Private properties near the Ejipura end still haven’t been handed over to BBMP due to litigation and compensation disputes.
Pending Contractor Bills: Over ₹25 crore worth of bills remain unpaid, leading to stalled labor and halted material supply.
Lack of Political Will: Civic activists allege the BBMP has deprioritized the project, while residents suffer major traffic snarls daily.
🧱 A Monument to Delay: Why It’s Called 'Stonehenge'
Locals have mockingly nicknamed the flyover “Bengaluru’s Stonehenge”, referring to the dozens of upright concrete pillars that stand unfinished for years — resembling the famous prehistoric monument, but with no practical use.
🗣️ Public Outcry Growing
Civic groups and resident associations in Koramangala and Ejipura have renewed protests demanding the BBMP and Karnataka government fast-track compensation and clear dues to resume construction.
🛣️ Project Status at a Glance
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Project Length | 2.5 km |
| Started | 2017 |
| Completion Target | Missed 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024 deadlines |
| Current Progress | ~65% structural work completed |
| Budget | ₹204 crore |
| Revised Deadline | Not officially announced for 2025 |
🔹 FAQ –
❓ Why is the Ejipura flyover project delayed in Bengaluru?
The Ejipura flyover is delayed primarily due to land acquisition issues, pending legal disputes, and non-payment of contractor bills. Despite starting in 2017, the project remains incomplete as of mid-2025.
❓ How much of the Ejipura flyover is completed?
Approximately 65% of the flyover's construction is complete. The remaining work is on hold due to unresolved land ownership and budget constraints.
❓ Why is it called Bengaluru’s ‘Stonehenge’?
The flyover has been sarcastically nicknamed ‘Stonehenge’ due to the rows of unfinished concrete pillars resembling the prehistoric structure, with no connecting structure in sight for years.
❓ When will the Ejipura flyover be completed?
There is currently no official deadline. BBMP has not committed to a completion date, and it is unlikely to be finished in 2025.
published on 21st june
Publisher : SMITA
www.vizzve.com || www.vizzveservices.com
Follow us on social media: Facebook || Linkedin || Instagram
🛡 Powered by Vizzve Financial
RBI-Registered Loan Partner | 10 Lakh+ Customers | ₹600 Cr+ Disbursed