The proposed flyover project in Belagavi will be implemented only after extensive public consultation and stakeholder feedback, District in-charge minister Satish Jarkiholi said. A dedicated meeting has been scheduled for January 6 to gather suggestions and address concerns from organisations and residents before finalising the project’s alignment and execution plan.

Speaking to mediapersons after a review meeting with officials, Jarkiholi stressed that public participation is critical for a project of this scale, given its direct impact on daily commuters, traders, institutions and residents along the corridor. He noted that while the flyover has already received Cabinet approval, it will be executed in three phases to minimise disruption.

Under the preliminary plan, the first phase will stretch from the national highway near Sankam Hotel to Rani Channamma Circle. The second phase will extend from Rani Channamma Circle to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Chowk, while the third phase will continue up to the Third Railway Gate.

The minister said officials have been instructed to adopt a phased implementation strategy to manage traffic disruptions, address technical challenges at key junctions and ensure smooth execution. He added that tenders would be floated only after the alignment and design are finalised, to avoid changes or disputes once construction begins.

During the meeting, Jarkiholi also highlighted the urgent need for additional garbage dumping facilities in Belagavi. He said the existing Turmuri waste depot is already overburdened and directed officials to identify land for two new waste disposal sites—one in Belagavi North and another in Belagavi South—to meet future waste management needs.

The review meeting was attended by MLA Asif Sait, Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Roshan, Superintendent of Police Bhimashankar Guled, Zilla Panchayat CEO Rahul Shinde, and City Police Commissioner Bhushan Borase.