<p>The long-delayed underpass at Kodigehalli, linking Vidyaranyapura to Sahakaranagar and Bellary Road, is finally open.</p>.<p>Now, people don't have to travel the additional 3 km to cross the Yelahanka rail line.</p>.<p>A joint project of the BBMP and South Western Railway, the underpass was sanctioned before 2013. Work started in 2014-15. But the project stalled due to delay in land acquisition. Some property owners had opposed.</p>.<p>Cost escalated to Rs 15 crore last year and the final cost will be known once the patchwork is completed.</p>.<p>Transport activist Sanjeev Dyamannavar said the project will benefit tens of thousands of people.</p>.<p>"This will help reduce congestion around Hebbal and Outer Ring Road. As direct connectivity from Vidyaranyapura, Tindlu, Kodigehalli, Virupakshapura, Doddabommasandra to Sahakar Nagar will improve," he said.</p>
<p>The long-delayed underpass at Kodigehalli, linking Vidyaranyapura to Sahakaranagar and Bellary Road, is finally open.</p>.<p>Now, people don't have to travel the additional 3 km to cross the Yelahanka rail line.</p>.<p>A joint project of the BBMP and South Western Railway, the underpass was sanctioned before 2013. Work started in 2014-15. But the project stalled due to delay in land acquisition. Some property owners had opposed.</p>.<p>Cost escalated to Rs 15 crore last year and the final cost will be known once the patchwork is completed.</p>.<p>Transport activist Sanjeev Dyamannavar said the project will benefit tens of thousands of people.</p>.<p>"This will help reduce congestion around Hebbal and Outer Ring Road. As direct connectivity from Vidyaranyapura, Tindlu, Kodigehalli, Virupakshapura, Doddabommasandra to Sahakar Nagar will improve," he said.</p>
