Bengaluru’s Hosakerehalli Flyover On ORR to Open by Mid-November, Promises Traffic Relief

After years of waiting, Bengaluru's much-delayed Hosakerehalli flyover is finally nearing completion. The 500-metre structure on Outer Ring Road, which has been under construction for over five years, is now expected to open to the public by mid-November. Once operational, it is set to ease traffic congestion at one of the city's most gridlocked junctions near PES College in Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

The project, launched in August 2020, was originally meant to be completed within 15 months. However, persistent delays - attributed to technical hurdles, repeated rainfall, and slow coordination among contractors - extended its timeline considerably. The prolonged wait has triggered widespread frustration among residents and daily commuters who have had to navigate chaotic diversions and damaged service roads for years.

In a recent inspection near PES College, Additional Chief Secretary (Urban Development) Tushar Giri Nath directed officials and contractors to wrap up work within the next 15 days. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has also issued a strict deadline, signalling a renewed push to open the flyover without further postponements. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao, who accompanied the inspection team, instructed contractors to repair service roads and clear construction debris once the structure is complete.

Once inaugurated, the Hosakerehalli flyover is expected to streamline traffic at the busy PES College Junction, one of the main choke points on Outer Ring Road. The elevated stretch will separate long-distance traffic from local movement, reducing waiting times at signals and improving connectivity between Banashankari, Nayandahalli, and other key parts of West Bengaluru. Commuters and residents in the area hope that this long-pending project will finally bring tangible relief to their daily travel woes.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru's infrastructure landscape continues to evolve with new projects in the pipeline. The Karnataka government recently cleared a major double-decker viaduct proposal under Namma Metro Phase 3. Scheduled to begin groundwork in September, the plan envisions the construction of elevated metro lines and flyovers along two high-traffic corridors in the city's IT hub. One of its key highlights will be a 28.5-kilometre flyover - set to become the longest in Bengaluru - aimed at improving cross-city mobility.