Bengaluru: Hosakerehalli Flyover Near PES University Likely To Open This Month After Five-Year Delay

Bengaluru News: The much-delayed Hosakerehalli flyover near PES University in Bengaluru is finally set to open in November, bringing relief to commuters struggling with heavy traffic on the Outer Ring Road (ORR).

The project, taken up by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), was initially expected to be completed within 15 months. However, construction dragged on for nearly five years, causing severe traffic congestion in the surrounding areas.

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The prolonged delay attracted criticism from residents and civic groups, leading the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to issue a 15-day ultimatum to complete the pending work.

The Deccan Herald report cited officials as stating that, the final touches are now underway and the flyover will be ready for use soon. Once inaugurated, it is expected to ease bottlenecks at the PES College junction and streamline traffic flow along the busy stretch, offering long-awaited respite to thousands of daily commuters. 

In separate news, The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) carried out a massive cleanliness drive on Saturday, clearing more than 599 tonnes of waste across seven divisions. The initiative, led by BNCC Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar, began at 10 AM and spanned 95 kilometres of city roads.

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Sarvagnanagar Assembly Constituency was declared the cleanest zone, earning the first prize of Rs 1 lakh, while Byatarayanapura and Yelahanka secured the second and third prizes, respectively. Over 4,200 pourakarmikas participated in the eight-hour operation, supported by 69 tractors, 70 auto tippers and five JCB machines.

According to officials, the drive cleared 275 tonnes of construction debris, 28 tonnes of household waste, 86 tonnes from vacant sites, and 210 tonnes of dry waste. Multiple departments, including solid waste management, road infrastructure, and horticulture, joined the effort. BNCC said the campaign aimed to curb waste build-up and promote public awareness on cleanliness and proper waste segregation across Bengaluru.