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Bengaluru's ORR to undergo concretisation, commuters brace for a year of traffic disruption

The main carriageway of Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road (ORR) tech corridor will be dug up and replaced with concrete roads in a Rs 378-crore redevelopment project. The 17.1km stretch from Silk Board Junction to KR Puram is expected to cause significant disruption for at least a year, impacting over eight lakh employees commuting daily.

Bengaluru's IT Corridor to Undergo White-Topping (Concrete) for Enhanced Durability

Bengaluru is shifting its road infrastructure strategy by opting for white-topping (concrete paving) on key IT corridor roads, including a 17.1 km stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR) between Silk Board Junction and K.R. Pura Metro Station. This Rs 368-crore project aims to replace traditional asphalt with more durable concrete surfaces, expected to last 25-30 years.

Bengaluru's Double-Decker Flyover Fully Opens, Easing Traffic Congestion

Bengaluru's first double-decker flyover has fully opened, providing significant relief to commuters on a busy traffic corridor. This infrastructure project is expected to ease congestion at Silk Board Junction, reduce travel times, and improve traffic flow in the heavily trafficked region.

Bengaluru Metro Expansion Fuels 40% Real Estate Price Surge by 2027

Bengaluru's residential property prices are projected to increase by up to 40% through 2027, driven by the expansion of the Namma Metro network. The operational Yellow Line and upcoming Pink Line are key catalysts, expected to generate 5-7 million sq. ft. of incremental office space demand in the coming two years.

Silk Board Double-Decker Flyover Nears Full Opening

The remaining 3.5-km stretch of Bengaluru's Silk Board double-decker flyover between Silk Board Junction and Ragigudda is expected to become operational by the end of March, subject to final approvals. This project, part of the Namma Metro Yellow Line, aims to improve connectivity between HSR Layout, BTM Layout,,Ragigudda, JP Nagar and Banashankari.

Ragigudda Double-Decker Flyover Opening Postponed to January 2026

The opening of the second arm of the Ragigudda double-decker flyover, connecting HSR Layout and Electronics City, has been postponed to the end of January 2026. This delay, attributed to heavy traffic and restrictions on work hours, has caused frustration among residents . Once operational, the flyover is expected to significantly ease traffic congestion at the Silk Board junction.

Bengaluru's civic groups have filed a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) seeking the cancellation of the proposed Twin Tunnel Road project. They allege that the ₹19,000 crore project violates environmental clearances, is riddled with flaws, and contradicts the city's mobility plans.

Bengaluru's double-decker flyover near Silk Board Junction is nearing completion and is expected to open by December or early next year. The project aims to ease traffic congestion at the bottleneck.