Goripalya–Hosahalli Bridge Opens in West Bengaluru After Two-Year Delay
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News18•29-01-2026, 15:12
Goripalya–Hosahalli Bridge Opens in West Bengaluru After Two-Year Delay
- •The Goripalya–Hosahalli railway bridge in west Bengaluru has finally opened, providing relief to commuters after nearly two years of delays.
- •The reconstruction project, initially estimated at Rs 6 crore, faced significant hurdles due to undocumented live electricity cables discovered during demolition.
- •Relaying nine new power lines and securing approvals from multiple agencies caused an eight-month delay, pushing the actual reconstruction to early 2024.
- •The project scope expanded to include approach roads, concrete stretches, kerb work, and streetlights, nearly doubling the cost to Rs 12 crore.
- •The bridge's opening restores a crucial road link, easing traffic and ending prolonged inconvenience for residents, students, and businesses in Goripalya, Hosahalli, and surrounding areas.
Why It Matters: The Goripalya–Hosahalli railway bridge in west Bengaluru is now open, ending two years of delays and commuter inconvenience.
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