Overview

• The Kalladka flyover on National Highway 75 in Dakshina Kannada opened on June 2 after nearly eight years of construction by the National Highways Authority of India and contractor KNR Constructions.
• Heavy monsoon rains within 15 days of inauguration revealed multiple leaks, allowing rainwater to gush through the deck onto the roadway below.
• Videos of a parked car being drenched under the flyover went viral on social media, where users dubbed the structure a “free car wash” and ridiculed its build quality.
• Critics warned that the incident exposed possible maintenance failures and raised questions about oversight and potential corruption in the project.
• In response to growing public scrutiny, the NHAI has begun patchwork repairs to seal the leaks and reinforce the structure.