Bengaluru, Karnataka (October 15):
The Ejipura Flyover project in Bengaluru, infamous for its long delays and repeated halts, has once again become the subject of sarcasm and humour on social media. After years of stalled progress, a new contractor recently resumed construction, prompting citizens to mark the event with tongue-in-cheek celebrations online.
Netizens celebrate ‘historic day’ with humour
On October 13, author and entrepreneur Varun Agarwal posted a viral tweet declaring the resumption of work on the Ejipura Flyover as a “historic day”. In his witty post, he described the project as an “ancient monument” started by ancestors and joked that it had even been featured on the television show MythBusters.
“There was even an episode dedicated to the monument on MythBusters on the History Channel where it was falsely claimed to have been built by aliens millennia ago,” Agarwal wrote. “And today we are witnessing nothing short of history. They say all good things come to those who wait, and this monument is a beautiful testament to that.”
The post quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), gathering over 2 lakh views and thousands of reactions from amused Bengaluru residents who have long endured traffic disruptions due to the incomplete flyover.
Citizen reactions highlight frustration and humour
Among the many responses, one reply particularly caught people’s attention. A user quipped, “No joke. I moved to Koramangala pregnant, and my son is now almost 8. They’ve been building the flyover since before he was born to now when he’s in 2nd standard.”
The relatable post struck a chord with thousands, summing up the prolonged timeline of the project through personal humour. The comment soon went viral itself, with many users sharing similar anecdotes about how the project’s delay had become a running joke among locals.
Long delays and frequent halts
The Ejipura Flyover, connecting Ejipura and Kendriya Sadan in Koramangala, was conceptualised years ago to ease traffic congestion in one of Bengaluru’s busiest corridors. However, the project faced multiple delays due to issues related to land acquisition, contractor changes, and funding constraints.
Several portions of the project site remained abandoned for years, causing heavy traffic snarls and inconvenience to commuters. The resumption of work by a new contractor in recent weeks has revived both hope and humour among citizens, many of whom doubt whether the project will see completion anytime soon.
A symbol of civic patience
While city authorities have reiterated their commitment to complete the project “soon,” many Bengalureans continue to treat the flyover as a symbol of bureaucratic inefficiency and endless waiting. Online users have jokingly proposed that once completed, the Ejipura Flyover deserves heritage monument status for its longevity.
Conclusion
As construction restarts, Bengaluru’s Ejipura Flyover stands at the crossroads of public frustration and satire. Whether it finally reaches completion or continues to be the butt of jokes, it has already secured a permanent spot in the city’s online folklore.
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