• Source:JND

Bengaluru News: Commuters in North Bengaluru have received a much -awaited relief as the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) opened an additional ramp on the Hebbal flyover for trial traffic on Saturday, December 20.

This new stretch is expected to ease congestion at one of the city’s busiest intersections by efficiently redistributing heavy traffic from the airport corridor, Yelahanka, and the Outer Ring Road, News18 reported.

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Hebbal Flyover Ramp: Two-Phased Construction

The new ramp on the Hebbal flyover has been constructed in two phases. The first phase, a one-kilometre stretch connecting the Baptist Hospital side to the KR Puram loop, opened on August 18 and reduced traffic congestion at one of the city’s busiest intersections by
25 to 30 per cent.

The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) has completed the second phase of the Hebbal flyover, opening a new 220-meter ramp for trial traffic on Saturday night, News18 reported. This portion, supported by 33 piers, connects the Tumakuru Road loop to the main ramp, allowing traffic from northern suburbs like Yelahanka to move toward Mekhri Circle with fewer merging points.

While the ramp was opened for trial traffic, a safety barrier still needs to be installed to separate traffic heading toward the Kempegowda International Airport from the new ramp. This work is expected to take about three days to complete and aims to improve traffic flow at the junction.

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THESE Areas To Benefit From Hebbal Flyover Ramp

While the additional ramp aims to reduce overall congestion, commuters from Yelahanka, Jakkur, Sanjaynagar, and Kempapura are expected to benefit the most from the new alignment. Motorists will get a direct route to bypass some of the most congested junctions, streamlining travel toward Mekhri Circle during peak morning and evening hours.

While traffic experts estimate that the additional ramp could significantly reduce congestion on the Hebbal flyover, they warn it could increase pressure on nearby junctions such as the Mekhri Circle.


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