Hyderabad, April 6, 2009: IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited achieved another significant milestone by completing the construction of six lane outer ring road for Bangalore Development Authority (BDA). The project is in the process of being handed over to the client.

The project involves construction of six lane outer ring road with two lane service road on both sides connecting Mysore road and Magadi road in Bangalore for 4.82 kms. The Rs. 66.62 crores project was awarded to IL&FS Engineering and Construction Company Limited in Dec 2005. This road saves about 13 Kms of extra journey for the commuters to reach Mysore, and also enhances smooth flow of traffic in the peripheral areas.

Commenting on the completion of the project, Mr. Chander Sheel Bansal, President–Transportation, Oil & Gas, Maytas Infra said, “Through this project, we envisage providing quality infrastructure to the city of Bangalore and contribute to its economic growth. Maytas Infra is committed to maintain and protect the interest of all its stakeholders and completion of this project is a testimony to our commitment. We are confident of consistently catering to the requirements and expectations of our customers now and in the future”

“BDA is glad to see the verge of completion of this project and hope that this road will prove to be very convenient for the people using it as it will shorten the commuting distance. Maytas Infra in this project ably supported BDA and ensured its completion despite all odds. BDA’s aim is to always provide good infrastructure for the benefit of the commuters and we will steadfastly be focused on it” said Engineer Member (EM), Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).

The scope of work included construction of 6 lane dual carriageway with 2 lane service roads on both sides, four vehicular underpass, one minor bridge, widening of existing culverts, reinforced cement concrete and reinforced earth retaining walls, junction improvement, R.C.C drains, traffic signs, road markings, pavement structure and marking, painting, and so on. It also comprised earthwork, temporary earth retaining structures, electrical works related to illumination above and below the underpass, main carriageway and service roads, landscaping works and construction of footpaths, medians, islands, kerbs, storm water drains, drain cover slabs as well.