No complete closure of Ballari Road for 18 months for elevated corridor work: BDA

Bengaluru The Hebbal Flyover and Ballari Road corridor will not be completely closed for 18 months to facilitate the construction of the elevated corridor, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) clarified on Saturday (November 7). Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) said vehicular movement would continue with limited lane restrictions and phased traffic diversions. The clarification comes amid concerns over the traffic disruption expected during the construction period.

The elevated corridor is part of the BDA’s larger Integrated Tunnel and Elevated Corridor Project, aimed at easing congestion along the city’s crucial northern corridor connecting Bengaluru with Kempegowda International Airport. However, the project has also drawn considerable public criticism since it was announced. The BTP sources said restrictions would apply only to the movement of heavy vehicles between 6 a.m.

and 8 p.m., while other motorists would merely be “advised” to take alternative routes. Public transport vehicles and school buses would also be allowed to use the stretch.