Bengaluru’s Hebbal Relief Soon? New Ramp Nears Completion, Promising Smoother Mehkri Circle Traffic

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is nearing completion of the second phase of the Hebbal ramp, expected to open by mid-December. This crucial link between the Tumakuru Road loop and the Baptist Hospital ramp is designed to improve vehicular flow toward Mehkri Circle, easing one of Bengaluru’s busiest junctions.
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The new alignment under construction will introduce additional lanes for vehicles from the Esteem Mall service road and Tumakuru Road, ensuring a smoother, uninterrupted drive toward Mehkri Circle. This redesigned merge aims to reduce the chaotic funneling currently seen above the Hebbal flyover. (AI Image)

​BDA engineers have confirmed that three major spans are essential for connecting the Tumakuru Road loop to the new ramp from Baptist Hospital. One span is already in place, and the remaining two will be installed within the week. After installation, concrete deck work will begin immediately. Officials say visible improvements in traffic flow are already noticeable and will improve further with this integration, strengthening overall through-movement at Hebbal.(AI Image)

In August, BDA opened the first phase linking the new ramp to the older loop that carries vehicles from KR Pura. Traffic police reported a 20–30% reduction in congestion at the Hebbal junction after this partial opening. The improvement validated the project’s design; however, it also exposed underlying issues further south as smoother Hebbal movement redirected pressure onto roads leading to Mehkri Circle, nearly 3 km away.(AI Image)

Due to the enhanced movement at Hebbal after Phase-1, a significant part of the congestion now shifts downstream to Mehkri Circle. Traffic police highlight that while the Hebbal junction is being decongested, the overall corridor remains heavily burdened unless civic agencies upgrade infrastructure along the entire stretch. The Hebbal-to-Mehkri Circle corridor continues to handle some of the highest traffic volumes in Bengaluru.(AI Image)

The Hebbal flyover is one of the city’s busiest because seven major lanes converge at this point. These include traffic coming from Kempegowda International Airport, Esteem Mall, Tumakuru Road, Outer Ring Road, and local service roads. All these streams merge and funnel towards the southbound route to Mehkri Circle, creating intense pressure. Officials warn that without simultaneous upgrades downstream, congestion may get redistributed rather than eliminated.(AI Image)

Once the remaining spans are positioned for the Tumakuru Road loop connection, BDA’s next step will be the concrete deck work, expansion joint fixing, and road surfacing. Engineers are confident that the project will be ready for public use by mid-December, barring any unexpected weather-related delays. This marks a crucial milestone in Bengaluru’s broader efforts to modernize the Hebbal traffic management system. (AI Image)

To complement the Hebbal upgrades, BDA is preparing a new 700-metre flyover that will directly connect traffic from KR Pura to the airport-bound national highway near the Hebbal flyover. This elevated link is expected to significantly ease weaving conflicts on the existing flyover. Tenders for this major infrastructure project — part of a ₹300-crore package — are expected to be invited soon as part of the comprehensive traffic management plan for Hebbal. (AI Image)

​Another key proposal under the same plan is a unidirectional underpass that will allow seamless flow from Tumakuru Road towards Nagawara, preventing cross-merging issues. This underpass is also included in the Rs 300 crore budget allocated for Hebbal decongestion. The project is expected to improve movement for thousands of motorists using this critical north Bengaluru corridor daily.(AI Image)

Citizen group B-Smile has proposed a long-term solution in the form of a 2.2-km cut-and-cover tunnel connecting Hebbal to the Veterinary College. The tunnel would allow continuous free-flowing movement, reducing merging conflicts on the surface roads. While BDA has not confirmed adoption of the proposal, experts say such tunnels could transform congestion-heavy corridors like Hebbal if implemented properly. (AI Image)