Two flyovers constructed before time at lower than estimated cost

Surat, 22 February 2014

If it happens, it happens here. Yes we are talking about the city of Surat. Two flyover bridges for Bus Rapid Transit System(BRTS) project are ready even before its target date of completion in Surat. The prescribed time period to complete the bridge projects was 18 month, however both bridges are ready within the period of 16 months. While original estimate of the project was Rs. 64 crore, the actual cost at the end has been Rs. 60 crore. Flyover bridges are located at Vishwakara junction and Sitanagar chokdi in Puna area. Chief Minister Narendra Modi who recently dedicated/laid foundation stone for Rs. 1008 crore development works in Surat will open these bridges and lay foundation stone for Rs. 111 crore housing scheme during his Surat visit on 23rd of this month. Shri Modi is going to visit the city to flag off a night marathon here.