2 important Lko flyovers to be completed by September end
LUCKNOW Two under-construction flyovers aimed at decongesting the Old City are likely to be operational by the end of September this year. These flyovers are dream projects of Member of Parliament from Lucknow and Union defence minister Rajnath Singh.
“The Hussainganj to Rajendra Nagar and Haiderganj to Meena Bakery exit (Rajajipuram) flyovers are likely to be completed before the end of September,” said Diwakar Tripathi, representative of home minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow.
The 2.45-km flyover from Hussainganj to Rajendra Nagar, which had been constructed at a cost of Rs 126.81 crore would ease the commute of around five lakh people living in Hussainganj, Lalkuan, Naka Hindola, Rajendra Nagar, Moti Nagar and Aishbagh, said district administration officials. People said the bridge would not only ease traffic congestion but also bring down the pollution levels.
“It’s common knowledge that the smoother the vehicular movement, the lesser the pollution. I am sure the bridge would decongest the area and decrease pollution levels,” said AK Srivastava, GM (projects), UP Bridge Corporation.
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Bakery exit (Rajajipuram) flyover coming up at a cost of Rs 90 crore would ease traffic congestion in Rajajipuram. Those heading from Rajajipuram to Charbagh or Chowk via Mill area chowki would no longer have to face traffic jams at Bulaki Adda crossing. The bridge is expected to be completed by September this year,” said AK Srivastava, GM (projects), UP Bridge Corporation. This bridge would benefit around five lakh population of Rajajipuram, Saadatganj, Buddheshwaran, Alamnagar and Hardoi road.
THE 2.45-KM FLYOVER FROM HUSSAINGANJ TO RAJENDRA NAGAR, WHICH HAD BEEN CONSTRUCTED AT A COST OF RS 126.81 CRORE WOULD EASE THE COMMUTE OF AROUND FIVE LAKH PEOPLE LIVING IN HUSSAINGANJ, LALKUAN, NAKA HINDOLA, RAJENDRA NAGAR, MOTI NAGAR AND AISHBAGH