Synopsis: This article discusses the most significant road infrastructure projects under development by KRDCL in East Bengaluru. It outlines goals, status and expected outcomes of the impact on alleviating traffic congestion, connectivity, and the region’s fast urban growth.
Bengaluru is undergoing significant roads and flyovers development by KRDCL on multiple projects to relieve traffic jams and enhance connectivity. These projects are meant to facilitate the quick urbanization and economic development of the area and to cut down the commuting time for the people.
1. Kadugodi Railway Over Bridge (ROB) Flyover
- Construction Start: August 2024
- Location: Located at Kadugodi Junction near Whitefield Railway Station, East Bengaluru
- Connectivity
- Connects Whitefield and ITPL with Hoskote
- Provides direct access to National Highway 4 (NH-4)
- Serves as an important alternative route from the Whitefield IT corridor to Kempegowda International Airport
- Project Specifications
- Total Length: Approximately 640 metres
- Width: 11.5 metres
- Traffic Movement: Two-way carriageway
- Central Steel Span: 42 metres
- Steel Used for Central Span: Approximately 200 tonnes
- Project Cost: Over ₹13 crore(revised)
- Purpose of the Project
- Eliminates delays caused by the railway level crossing at Gate No. 132
- Creates a signal-free corridor across the railway tracks
- Reduces congestion caused by frequent gate closures at Whitefield Railway Station
- Improves travel time and traffic flow for commuters and freight vehicles
2. Varthur Road Flyover (Varthur Kodi Elevated Corridor)
- Project Status: Under Construction
- Expected Completion: 2027
- Location: Along State Highway 35 (SH-35) in East Bengaluru. Begins at Varthur Kodi Junction near Varthur Lake
- Connectivity
- Connects Whitefield with Varthur, Gunjur, and Sarjapur Road
- Provides improved connectivity between the Whitefield IT corridor and Outer Ring Road (ORR) employment hubs
- Benefits commuters travelling to major IT destinations including ITPL, EPIP Zone, Marathahalli, Bellandur, and Sarjapur Road
- Project Specifications
- Total Elevated Corridor Length: Approximately 3.4 km
- Configuration: Four-lane elevated corridor
- Ground-Level Development: Road widening to a six-lane configuration beneath the flyover
- Project Cost: Total Estimated Investment: Over ₹630 crore
- Current Status: Land acquisition is over 80% complete
3. Dommasandra Circle Flyover
- Location: Dommasandra Circle, a critical and highly congested intersection in the outer eastern/southeastern zone of Bengaluru (Mahadevapura zone/Sarjapur area).
- Areas Connecting: seamless connectivity between Sarjapur, Varthur, Attibele, Carmelaram, and Kadugodi.
- Executing Authorities: Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) and Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA).
- Timeline: Construction originally commenced around mid-2020 with an expected completion timeline of 18–24 months.
4. Budigere Cross to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) Road
- Total Project Length: 20.11 km (often rounded to 20–22 km depending on the exact connection points).
- The Route Alignment: The road connects Budigere Cross on the Bengaluru-Kolar Highway (NH-75 / Old Madras Road) directly to the airport boundary. It cuts straight through major village belts including Mandur, Budigere, Singahalli, and Mylanahalli.
- Travel Time: Once fully clear, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes
- Lane Setup: The project is a hybrid 4-lane and 6-lane tolled highway, widening what used to be a cramped two-lane state highway (SH-104).
Broader Area Impact
Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR): The section from Hoskote to Devanahalli serves to siphon heavy truck traffic completely away from local streets, cleaning up air quality and reducing gridlock. Because this road makes the airport exceptionally accessible, peripheral areas like Budigere Cross have seen property values spike by 15–20%.
Conclusion
The works KRDCL is carrying out on the infrastructure in Bengaluru should make the area significantly more mobile and less congested with traffic and improve connectivity between the major employment, commercial and residential centres. Upon completion these projects will enable the region to continue to grow and improve the overall commuting experience for the region’s residents and businesses.
Written by Boyapati Sai Jasmitha
