Chandigarh, April 10 -- After remaining stalled for nearly seven years, the much-awaited Tribune flyover project is finally set to take off, with construction likely to begin in May. The project has moved a step closer to execution after financial bids were opened, with Chandigarh-based Singla Constructions Limited emerging as the lowest bidder at Rs.147.98 crore - nearly 31% below the estimated project cost of Rs.214.66 crore.

An official of the firm said, "We have given a 30-month estimate to complete the work, but will complete it before then. Efforts will be made to minimise inconvenience to commuters during construction, though traffic diversions and temporary road closures are inevitable."

The proposed 1.6-km-long flyover will str...