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Bengaluru ORR News: The Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch between KR Puram and Central Silk Board is set for a major overhaul, with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) allocating Rs 400 crore for redevelopment. The project will include white-topping of the main carriageway, uniform service roads, improved public utilities and upgraded bus shelters. The work is expected to begin in four months and will be executed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), which will also oversee other major infrastructure projects like tunnel roads.

A detailed project report (DPR) will be completed within three months, followed by the tendering process. The government has proposed a preliminary design to upgrade ORR to world-class standards. The corridor, a key economic hub generating 32 per cent of India's total IT revenue, has long suffered from traffic congestion. Phase 2A of the Metro construction is ongoing along this route, with completion expected by mid-2026. However, work on ORR will begin in stretches where Metro construction is already completed.

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The Hindu report cited BBMP engineer-in-chief B.S. Prahlad as stating that of the 17 km affected by Metro work, 12 km—starting from Lowry Junction at K.R. Puram—has been cleared, allowing the SPV to start its redevelopment sooner. Service roads on both sides remain available, enabling immediate commencement of work once the tender process is finalised.

Civic activist RK Mishra, involved in planning, shared details of the upgrades. The two-lane service road will be widened to a uniform 6-7.5 metres and resurfaced using stone matrix asphalting, known for its durability. At key junctions and near tech parks, public utilities such as benches and small parks will be installed to enhance the road’s aesthetics.

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According to The Hindu report, footpaths will be built alongside service roads, with saplings planted in spaces between the carriageway and service roads. Existing foot overbridges and Metro stations will be supplemented with additional pedestrian infrastructure where necessary. Drainage systems will be remodelled to prevent silt accumulation.

The main carriageway will receive white-topping, with areca palm trees planted in the median. Existing bus shelters will be upgraded, with some converted into air-conditioned stops. Certain shelters will be relocated beneath flyovers to improve commuter convenience, while additional public spaces under flyovers will be leased to private entities for commercial use.