Synopsis: Bengaluru’s Airport commuters may have to face some traffic diversion, as maintenance is underway on the Trumpet Road flyover near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The changes will be in effect until 14 August when vehicles will be diverted around the routes.
Maintenance work has started at the Trumpet Road flyovers near Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), leading to temporary traffic diversions on the airport connectivity corridor. The flyovers serve as an important link between Bengaluru city and the airport through NH 44 (Bellary Road). During the repair period, traffic movement will be regulated at specific points, with vehicles being directed through designated routes until August 14.
Areas That Will Be Affected
The work at the Trumpet Road flyovers is being done on one of the important airport connectivity corridors in Bengaluru. These flyovers help to manage vehicle movement between Kempegowda International Airport and Bengaluru city via NH 44 (Bellary Road). The temporary diversions will impact commuters traveling along the Airport route, which include:
- Entry and Exit Roads at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA)
- Trumpet Road Flyovers
- Trumpet Interchange
- NH 44 (Bellary Road) between the airport interchange and the trumpet flyovers
- Airport Service Road running parallel to NH 44
Why Is The Work Being Carried Out?
The maintenance work is being undertaken in order to provide a safe and smooth operation of the flyovers at Trumpet Road. These flyovers carry high traffic volumes from Bengaluru city to Kempegowda International Airport. The temporary diversion has been provided in order to undertake the maintenance work without interrupting the connection between the airport and city areas.
Alternative routes You Can Use
To avoid delays near the Trumpet Road flyovers during the maintenance period, commuters can use the following routes depending on their destination:
- If you are travelling from Bengaluru City to Kempegowda International Airport: Continue via Hebbal → Yelahanka → NH 44 (Bellary Road) → Trumpet Interchange → Airport while following temporary traffic instructions near the flyovers.
- If you are travelling from Kempegowda International Airport towards Bengaluru City: Use the airport service road wherever diversions are placed instead of restricted flyover stretches. Estimated additional travel time – 5 to 10 minutes during peak hours
- If you are travelling from Yelahanka and nearby areas towards the airport: Use the Yelahanka–NH 44 airport corridor to reach the Trumpet Interchange.
- If you are travelling from Devanahalli towards Bengaluru City: Continue through NH 44 (Bellary Road) and follow traffic instructions near the Trumpet Road flyovers.
- If you are travelling between Bengaluru City and the airport during peak hours: Add some more buffer time of 10 to 15 minutes due to the possibility of traffic slowdowns at diversion points.
Estimated travel impact is based on normal traffic conditions and may vary depending on peak-hour congestion, weather and traffic management at the diversion points. Check live traffic updates before starting their journey.
What Happens Next?
The traffic diversions will be in effect until August 14, after maintenance work is finished at Trumpet Road flyover. The temporary traffic diversions are expected to be in place for only a short time and regular traffic is anticipated to return along the affected sections.
