Hosakerehalli Flyover Near PES University Fails to Ease Bengaluru Traffic, Congestion Persists

The Hosakerehalli flyover, inaugurated in November 2025 after more than five years of construction, has failed to ease traffic congestion in southwest Bengaluru, with commuters continuing to face long delays during peak hours.

Opened on November 12, 2025, the flyover near PES University was intended to reduce traffic snarls along the Hosakerehalli-Nayandahalli corridor. However, instead of providing relief, congestion has shifted from surface roads to the flyover itself, particularly on the stretch towards Nayandahalli.

Commuters have flagged unfinished work at the flyover entrance, where uneven asphalt and incomplete surfacing have slowed traffic and raised safety concerns. Vehicles are forced to reduce speed at this point, resulting in bottlenecks during peak hours.

The situation has been further compounded by road closures beneath the flyover due to pipeline-laying work undertaken by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). As a result, buses and heavy vehicles have been diverted onto the flyover, adding to congestion and affecting public transport operations. Several nearby bus stops have been closed temporarily, forcing commuters to walk longer distances.

Traffic movement remains relatively smooth only up to the Janata Bazar and Itmadu junction. Beyond this point, congestion stretches for over a kilometre, particularly during morning and evening rush hours. This persists despite the presence of multiple flyovers and an underpass in the area.

Local shopkeepers and daily commuters argue that the existing infrastructure has failed to address the root causes of congestion. They point to gaps in traffic planning and coordination, stating that flyovers alone cannot resolve long-standing traffic issues.

Traffic police officials have acknowledged that the Janata Bazar signal has become a regular choke point. Vehicles approaching from Gorguntepalya reach the junction without intermediate signals, leading to sudden surges in traffic volume and frequent gridlocks.

Urban planning experts say the Hosakerehalli flyover highlights a recurring problem in Bengaluru's infrastructure planning, where flyovers are often treated as stand-alone solutions. They emphasise the need for integrated traffic management measures, including better signal coordination, improved public transport connectivity, and last-mile solutions, to achieve lasting relief from congestion.