Underground Pedestrian Crossing Near Town Hall in Mangalore Is almost Complete: To Be Open For Public Soon

The work of underground pedestrian crossing near Town Hall in Mangalore city is 90% complete and will be ready for use very soon. The estimated cost of this project is Rs 7 Crore. All works related to the underpass would likely be completed within two months. There was a demand to construct an underground pedestrian crossing has been there since many decades. This underground pedestrian crossing will be useful pedestrian as risky to cross the road at this point, especially for women, children and senior citizens.

The work on this underpass has been going on for two years. The public had widely criticized the slow pace of the project. The smart city officials mentioned that lockdown during Covid and monsoon season also delayed the work.