Bengaluru plans 800-metre flyover to decongest Iblur Junction; ORR travel time to drop

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has proposed an 800-metre-long flyover between HSR Layout and Bellandur on Outer Ring Road (ORR) to reduce congestion at Iblur Junction. The project aims to cut travel time by 10–15 minutes for commuters. (AI Image)

Currently, a flyover from Kadubeesanahalli to Silk Board enables signal-free movement in that direction. However, the planned parallel flyover for traffic moving from Silk Board towards Marathahalli was not constructed. (AI Image)

Without a grade separator from Agara towards Marathahalli, vehicles from Sarjapur Road, Koramangala, Silk Board, and ORR converge at Iblur signal, causing frequent traffic pile-ups that spill over to Agara and HSR flyovers during peak hours. (AI Image)

The new flyover aims to provide uninterrupted, signal-free movement on ORR, addressing the long-standing gap in traffic infrastructure caused by the absence of the parallel flyover. (AI Image)

During a review on Tuesday, GBA chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao inspected Iblur Junction and instructed engineers to prepare a feasibility report before starting construction. (AI Image)

The flyover will span two city corporations: the Kadubeesanahalli side falls under Bengaluru East Corporation, while the HSR Layout side comes under South Bengaluru Corporation. (AI Image)

Although the flyover crosses two jurisdictions, only one corporation will undertake construction. Both corporation commissioners will decide which corporation executes the project, likely based on budget availability. (AI Image)

The flyover will not be part of the Rs 400-crore ORR makeover project. Funding will come separately, either from the responsible city corporation or with additional government support. (AI Image)

The project is expected to improve connectivity along Bengaluru’s IT corridor, particularly benefiting commuters traveling between HSR Layout, Bellandur, Silk Board, and Marathahalli. (AI Image)

Once completed, the flyover is expected to ease congestion at Iblur Junction, reduce travel delays, and improve traffic flow along ORR, benefiting thousands of daily commuters. (AI Image)