Bengaluru’s first toll flyover: Maximum toll period capped at 32 years
Bengaluru's inaugural toll flyover connecting Yeshwanthpur to KR Puram, extending 28 kilometers, is set to be constructed by Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd (BSMILE). The tender for this project, which runs through significant areas like IISc, Mekhri Circle, Jayamahal, St John's Church Road, and Ulsoor Lake, has been released.
BSMILE has imposed a maximum toll collection period of 32-and-a-half years, equivalent to 11,863 days, from the date the contract is awarded. This cap is in place to ensure bidders can accurately quote their investment recovery and return timeframes. The four-lane elevated flyover, 19.61 meters wide, will include 10 up and 10 down ramps, facilitating smoother traffic flow.
BSMILE's proposed project aims to bypass the congested central business district, thereby reducing travel times and enhancing accessibility. The civil work alone is estimated to cost Rs 2,710 crore, with the superstructure making up over 62% of this cost.
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