Bengaluru Gets First Double-Decker Flyover

By Moneycontrol News | June 13, 2024

Open for Motorcycles

Bengaluru Rail Corporation is likely to open 3.3Km road flyover from Ragigudda to Central Silk Board for motorists after June 15.

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Levels of Flyover

The flyover has two levels: the lower deck for vehicles and the upper deck for the Namma Metro.

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Traffic Problem

The flyover stands eight meters above the road, with the metro running 16 meters high. The new corridor from Ragigudda to CSB will be signal-free, reducing traffic congestion during rush hours.

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Linking of Cities

The 3.3 km road flyover, spanning from Ragigudda to Central Silk Board (CSB) along the Yellow Line (RV Road-Bommasandra), links South Bengaluru and the IT hubs of Whitefield and Electronics City.

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Height of the Flyover

The lower deck is eight metres above the ground and will be used for automobiles, while the upper deck is 16 metres above the ground and will be used for the metro line.

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Direct Access

The flyover is expected to provide direct access to Electronics City, HSR Layout, and BTM Layout.

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Final Suspection

Vehicular movement on the flyover, initially limited to one side from Ragigudda to CSB, is expected to commence on or after 15 June, following a final inspection by authorities in the coming days.

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Bengaluru's Achievement

The double decker structure is a testament to Bengaluru's commitment to integrated infrastructure development.

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