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Bengaluru News: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar announced that the additional loop to the Hebbal flyover is expected to be completed by April 30, with plans to open it to the public in May 2025.

During a press conference on Thursday, following an inspection of the flyover with various civic agency heads, DK Shivakumar revealed the government's approval for an underpass on the Outer Ring Road (ORR). This underpass will run from Goranguntepalya towards KR Puram, situated beneath the Hebbal flyover. He noted that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL), Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) and Indian Railways must collaborate on this project. “The new loop and underpass will significantly alleviate traffic congestion at this busy junction,” he stated.

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In addition to the flyover, the minister inspected other traffic hotspots such as Goraguntepalya, Sumanahalli and Nayandahalli junctions. He mentioned that discussions were held on potential solutions to improve traffic flow, including tunnel roads, underpasses and flyovers. He mentioned the importance of conducting on-site inspections and mentioned that agencies have been tasked with improving street lighting across the city.

DK Shivakumar also announced that all future metro expansions will be designed as elevated double-decker structures, combining roadways and metro lines. The costs for these projects will be shared equally by BMRCL and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). He explained that as the city grows, the need for enhanced infrastructure becomes critical, but acquiring land for new roads is costly and challenging.

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On the topic of advertisements, he stated that a new advertising policy will allow promotions on metro pillars, with revenue shared between BBMP and BMRCL.

When asked about potential metro fare increases, DK Shivakumar clarified that the state government would not be involved in fare-setting, as an independent committee will make that decision.