Bengaluru Mega Road Project: Rs 4,808cr Upgrade, IT Corridors, Flyovers & Tunnel—In Photos

Bengaluru is undergoing one of its largest ever road upgrade programmes, with the Karnataka government launching a Rs 4,808-crore initiative aimed at eliminating potholes, widening critical road stretches, and easing traffic congestion ahead of the monsoon. The government plans to complete all essential surface-level improvements before heavy rains arrive, ensuring commuters are not forced to navigate unsafe and waterlogged roads like previous years. The initiative covers arterial, sub-arterial and ward-level roads across the city, signalling a major push to improve Bengaluru’s road infrastructure in a time-bound manner. (AI Image)

Officials clarified that although the mega white-topping project—aimed at strengthening major stretches—will continue till September 2026, all other work including asphalting and ward-level street upgrades will be completed by April. This strategic timeline ensures that the city’s surface quality is significantly improved before the onset of monsoon, reducing chances of new potholes forming. The administration has directed contractors to work in accelerated shifts to stick to the April deadline. (AI Image)

Data released by the urban development department shows Bengaluru has 1,682 km of major roads, of which 124 km have already been white-topped. White-topping, considered a more durable alternative to asphalt, is being implemented on another 157 km at a cost of Rs 1,700 crore. These stretches include several busy routes that typically bear heavy vehicular load and deteriorate rapidly during monsoon. The government aims to create long-lasting road surfaces that require minimal maintenance. (AI Image)

A major asphalting drive covering 392 km is advancing across the city under a Rs 694-crore budget. In addition, Rs 1,241 crore has been allocated for upgrades to ward-level roads—of which Rs 900 crore has come directly from the chief minister’s special grants. These improvements include surface strengthening, side-drain repairs, shoulder improvements, and installation of proper signage. The government aims to ensure that both main roads and neighbourhood streets meet safety standards. (AI Image)

Bengaluru’s IT-BT corridors, which handle a substantial volume of daily commuter traffic, are receiving a dedicated 78 km upgrade under a Rs 273-crore project. This includes resurfacing, lane marking, better drainage, and junction redesign to prevent bottlenecks. The aim is to support the city’s tech workforce, improve travel speed along these critical routes, and reduce peak-hour delays caused by road defects and narrow carriageways. (AI Image)

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (formerly BBMP) has repaired 22,539 potholes as part of its ongoing road restoration mission. Officials admit that persistent rainfall over the past weeks has slowed the pace of repairs, causing temporary setbacks in certain zones. However, teams are working round-the-clock to plug remaining potholes, especially in accident-prone stretches. The civic body is also deploying cold-mix asphalt to tackle emergency cases during wet weather. (AI Image)

Authorities emphasised that achieving a pothole-free Bengaluru is possible only if systemic issues such as poor waste management, unplanned BWSSB pipeline work, and inadequate stormwater drainage are addressed. Many roads develop potholes due to repeated digging by utility agencies and poor water discharge systems. Officials said long-term road durability depends heavily on synchronised infrastructure planning, coordinated civic work, and strict enforcement of road-cutting regulations. (AI Image)

To tackle Bengaluru’s persistent traffic congestion, the government has submitted a detailed project report for constructing 13 flyovers covering 126.4 km. The Rs 18,204-crore plan includes 10 two-lane flyovers and three three-lane structures to improve movement across key choke points. These flyovers are expected to streamline junction traffic, reduce travel time significantly, and improve network connectivity across the city’s major road corridors. (AI Image)

A major infrastructure push in the Hebbal region includes a three-lane cut-and-cover tunnel from Hebbal Junction to Veterinary College, costing Rs 2,215 crore and executed by the Bangalore Development Authority. This project aims to decongest one of the city’s busiest traffic hotspots. Along with this, a new flyover at Mehkri Circle is part of the plan, with tendering scheduled to begin in January. Once completed, the tunnel-flyover combination is expected to ease choke points that currently cause heavy delays. (AI Image)

MG Road—one of Bengaluru’s most prominent commercial corridors—is set for a fresh layer of asphalt to improve surface quality and ensure smoother traffic flow. This upgrade is part of the broader road overhaul plan and aims to enhance connectivity within the central business district. The government intends to ensure that key commercial and tourist zones maintain high road standards, especially with increasing vehicle density in the core city area. (AI Image)