Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Meeting on Jalahalli underpass project
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a meeting to review the Jalahalli underpass project.
The project, awarded to PGB in 2021, has faced issues with land acquisition and compensation.
Compensation has been paid to 48 property owners, but 26 more need to hand over their land.
The total cost for land acquisition is Rs 139 crore.
BJP MLAs raised concerns about stalled flyover projects and delays in white-topping work on Holiday Village Road.
Shivakumar assured that he would personally speak to the contractor to expedite the work.
A meeting will be convened under the chairmanship of the Leader of the Opposition to review the Jalahalli underpass project.
The underpass project was awarded to PGB in 2021 at an estimated cost of Rs 57 crore.
Compensation has been paid to 48 property owners, amounting to Rs 85 crore, with Rs 53 crore pending for 26 more.
BJP MLAs raised concerns about stalled flyover projects and delays in white-topping work on Holiday Village Road.
Shivakumar assured special attention to Somashekar’s constituency and promised to expedite the work.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, BJP MLA Muniraj, BJP MLA Munirathna, MLA ST Somashekar
- What
- Meeting to review the progress of the Jalahalli underpass project and discussions on stalled flyover projects
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Legislative Assembly
- Why
- To address issues surrounding compensation, land acquisition, and project delays
Government
Opposition
Project Progress
Government
The government is taking steps to resolve land acquisition issues and expedite the project.
Opposition
The opposition is concerned about the delays and stalled projects, demanding a meeting to address grievances.
- Project Cost
- Rs 57 crore
- Compensation Paid
- Rs 85 crore to 48 property owners
- Total Land Acquisition Cost
- Rs 139 crore
- Pending Compensation
- Rs 53 crore for 26 property owners
- Contractor
- PGB