Bengaluru's Peenya Flyover Closure Next Week for 4 Days, Tumakuru Road To Be Jam-Packed

Commuters using the Peenya flyover on Tumakuru Road may face heavy delays next week as the stretch is set to be closed for a safety check. The National Highways Authority of India has proposed a full shutdown for four nights and three days, and Bengaluru traffic police are expected to take a final call soon.

As per the plan, the flyover will remain shut from 11 pm on April 13 to 11 am on April 17 in both directions. During this time, vehicles will have to use the ground level road, which already sees heavy traffic towards Nelamangala. Officials expect slow movement and long queues, especially during peak hours.

The closure is being planned to carry out a final load test on the structure. The 4.2 km flyover connects Peenya and Nagasandra and helps motorists avoid multiple signals on Tumakuru Road. With the flyover shut, congestion on service roads is likely to increase as there are no proper alternate routes.

Traffic police said they are reviewing the proposal and assessing possible pressure points on the ground level road. Additional personnel are likely to be deployed at key junctions to manage traffic flow and avoid gridlocks.

The flyover has been under restrictions for the past few years after damage was found in several prestressing cables. Due to safety concerns, buses and trucks were stopped in December 2021, and only light vehicles have been allowed since February 2022.

Following expert recommendations, all 1,422 cables along the stretch were replaced. Officials said the load test is the final step before taking a decision on allowing full traffic.

During the test, heavy trucks will be placed on selected spans to check the strength of the structure. Engineers will monitor how the bridge behaves under load and compare it with design data.

Once the test is completed, authorities will decide whether to reopen the flyover fully for all vehicles.

Meanwhile, traffic movement on Tumakuru Road is expected to take a hit during the closure. Areas such as Peenya, Jalahalli Cross and 8th Mile are likely to see congestion, particularly during office hours.

Police said arrangements will be made to handle the traffic, including deploying staff and adjusting signals where needed.