Lucknow: The proposed flyover from Baikunth Dham to La Martiniere College in Gomti Nagar received conditional approval from the Smarak Samiti, which is responsible for the maintenance of Dalit memorials and parks, under the third phase of the Green Corridor project, removing a key hurdle for the project’s execution.The clearance was granted by the Smarak Samiti, as a section of the proposed alignment of the flyover passed close to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Gomti Park and adjoining park areas near the 1090 Crossing, which fall under the committee’s jurisdiction.Because of this, construction could not proceed without its prior approval or a no-objection certificate.The proposal was taken up at a meeting of Smarak Samiti on Feb 20, chaired by the principal secretary (housing). The committee issued a conditional NOC, describing the project as being in public interest but placing safeguards to protect the park areas during construction.According to the conditions laid down, statues and memorial structures inside the parks must not be damaged, and the greenery must be preserved. The committee said that the ownership of the land falling in project alignment, besides basic layout and character of the parks, cannot be altered.Officials said that if green cover was affected during construction, restoration would be carried out by the Lucknow Development Authority at its own cost.“The committee gave conditional approval, keeping in mind that the project is important for improving city traffic. However, strict instructions were given to ensure that the park’s structures and greenery remain protected,” an LDA official said.The flyover will start from Baikunth Dham and extend up to La Martiniere College. The four-lane structure will be about 2.02km long and will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 570 crore.Project manager of Green Corridor AK Sengar said, “The flyover is expected to ease congestion at the 1090 crossing and Samta Mulak crossing, which often witness traffic bottlenecks.”According to proposed alignment, pillars of the flyover will be constructed near Gomti Vihar (blocks 1, 2 and 3).
