Bengaluru Real-Estate Firm Eases ORR Congestion with New Private Flyover
In a rare public-private infrastructure move, a Bengaluru real-estate developer is constructing a 1.5-km private flyover linking its tech campus in Bellandur to the Outer Ring Road (ORR). The project, approved by civic authorities, is expected to ease traffic congestion around Kariyammana Agrahara and Yemalur by providing direct access for future tech park commuters. Funded entirely by the developer, the flyover highlights how private firms are stepping in to fill critical infrastructure gaps in India’s tech capital.
The upcoming flyover is being developed alongside an under-construction IT campus that will accommodate over 5,000 employees. It will run parallel to a public road and skirt a stormwater drain, providing seamless access to Outer Ring Road, one of Bengaluru’s busiest stretches. The flyover project was greenlit after the developer agreed to widen the congested Kariyammana Agrahara Road, which has long been a bottleneck for commuters heading towards ORR and Old Airport Road. This infrastructure is expected to improve east-west mobility for both private and commercial vehicles during peak hours, while also alleviating pressure on existing junctions near Bellandur.
The real-estate firm initially proposed the construction of the private flyover in 2022, identifying severe daily congestion along Yemalur Road and Kariyammana Agrahara Road as a key challenge affecting mobility and access to Outer Ring Road (ORR). After consultations with urban development officials and civic planners, a revised blueprint was submitted in 2023. The updated proposal highlighted the growing need for infrastructure upgrades in tech-driven zones like Bellandur, where large-scale residential and commercial developments continue to strain public roads. Experts see this initiative as part of a broader shift toward public-private collaboration in addressing urban bottlenecks. By funding the project independently and agreeing to widen key feeder roads, the developer is setting a precedent for how private entities can ease pressure on city authorities and enhance last-mile connectivity. With tech hubs like Whitefield and Electronic City facing similar challenges, such models could guide future infrastructure partnerships across Bengaluru’s rapidly urbanising landscape.
With Bengaluru’s road network under constant stress from IT-driven urban expansion, this privately funded flyover presents a scalable model for public-private cooperation in mobility solutions. By improving access to the Outer Ring Road and reducing vehicular congestion, the project supports both economic productivity and commuter convenience in a key growth corridor. Authorities are expected to monitor the project’s execution closely to ensure it complies with environmental and structural guidelines. If successful, such initiatives may pave the way for more private infrastructure investments across India’s growing urban centres.
