Bengaluru’s ‘Ejipura stonehenge elevated corridor’ gets a Studio Ghibli makeover | Bengaluru

The notorious Ejipura flyover in Bengaluru, infamous for its delays and stalled construction, is going viral on social media again—this time with a Studio Ghibli-inspired makeover. A popular X (formerly Twitter) handle, Peak Bengaluru, shared an AI-generated image of the unfinished flyover.(X/@peakbengaluru) A popular X (formerly Twitter) handle, Peak Bengaluru, shared an AI-generated image of the unfinished flyover, giving it a whimsical, dreamy makeover using ChatGPT’s new image-generation feature. The reimagined image presents the flyover in a lush, magical setting, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli’s iconic landscapes, while also mockingly labeling it as the ‘Ejipura Stonehenge Elevated Corridor’, a nod to its long-standing incompleteness. (Also Read: ‘Bengaluru, hang your head in shame’: Kiran Mazumdar Shaw compares city to Ecuador’s clean, well-designed streets) Check out the post here: The image quickly went viral, with social media users reacting to the reimagination while also highlighting the real-world frustration over the incomplete project. How did X users react?X users reacted with a mix of sarcasm, frustration, and humor to the viral Studio Ghibli-style makeover of the Ejipura flyover. One user quipped, “UNESCO, we have a potential location for Heritage Site classification.” Another commuter, who frequently gets stuck in traffic near the flyover, wrote, “Twice a week, I drive past this beautiful spot on my way to work. Of course, the universe also ensures I am always stuck at the Stonehenge (Ejipura) signal—no exceptions.” Some users pointed out the stark contrast between the AI-generated image and reality. “The image doesn’t do justice to the ugliness of the place,” one person commented, adding that they were “typing this while stuck at that signal in traffic.” Others noted how much the area has changed over time, with one user remarking, “These trees don’t ex on that road anymore. Most have been cut down.” Echoing the widespread skepticism about the flyover’s completion, another user lamented, “This will never be completed! Bengaluru is heading for a disaster, and there seems to be no urgency to take this up.” Ejipura flyover delayThe 2.5-km Ejipura flyover, which began construction in 2017, has been marred delays. Work stalled in 2019 after the contractor went bankrupt, and land acquisition hurdles have further slowed progress. Originally slated for completion in 2019 at a cost of ₹204 crore, the project has been repeatedly pushed back. The BBMP had promised to complete it March 2024, but the deadline has now been extended yet again. (Also Read: Bengaluru resident invites Kunal Kamra to perform at Ejipura flyover after ‘Gaddar’ row)