Bengaluru’s Mehkri Circle set for a traffic reset with 1.6km elevated flyover

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 3, 2026, 14:31 IST

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Traffic congestion at Mehkri Circle

Following the opening of the additional ramp at Hebbal flyover, traffic congestion at Mehkri Circle has increased significantly, prompting authorities to plan further infrastructure improvements. (AI Image)

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BDA plans 4-lane elevated corridor

To address the congestion, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is set to build a four-lane elevated corridor at an estimated cost of nearly Rs 420 crore. (AI Image)

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Tender process for flyover construction

The authority invited tenders on March 26 for construction of the flyover for the second time in four months. It had earlier invited tenders for the flyover along with a short tunnel project in Dec 2025. (AI Image)

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Flyover alignment and length

The 1.6-km flyover will start near the UAS staff quarters (opposite Veterinary College) and continue up to Mehkri Circle, where an elevated rotary junction has been planned. (AI Image)

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Downramps towards key areas

From Mehkri Circle, the flyover will have two downramps: one towards Yeshwantpur on CV Raman Road, and the other towards Jayamahal, designed considering traffic flow and future corridors. (AI Image)

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Planning for East-West elevated corridor

According to BDA officials, this has been planned with an upcoming east-west elevated corridor in mind. However, specifics of the latter are yet to be finalised. (AI Image)

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Execution timeline and alignment changes

BDA assistant engineer Ranjan M said the authority is planning to execute the project in 18 months. “We had to make a few changes to the alignment and plan. We decided to increase the length of the down-ramp towards Yeshwantpur as Raman Research Institute was concerned about congestion near its gates,” he said. (AI Image)

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No additional land acquisition required

Though the new flyover requires no additional land acquisition, BDA had to obtain clearances from the defence establishments, including the headquarters of the Air Force Training Command and the Parachute Regiment, located on either side of Ballari Road. (AI Image)

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Existing infrastructure and tunnel planning

The stretch already consists of two grade separators or ramps enabling traffic to cross the busy Ballari Road. Additionally, a short tunnel from Hebbal has also been planned on the stretch. (AI Image)

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