Bengaluru plans 16-km double-decker flyover with rail and road to boost connectivity

A revolutionary 16-km double-decker flyover has been proposed to enhance suburban rail and road connectivity between KSR Bengaluru City and Kengeri. Jointly backed by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE), the project aims to revive the long-delayed 35-km Parijatha Line linking Whitefield to Kengeri.

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The ambitious structure will feature a two-lane road flyover on the first level, with a 7.5-meter-wide carriageway per lane, while the second level will accommodate a suburban railway line parallel to existing tracks. This corridor is expected to ease commutes to Majestic, Jagajeevanram Nagar, Vijayanagar, NICE Road, and Kempegowda Layout. Travel time from Majestic to Kempegowda Layout is set to reduce from one hour to just 20 minutes.

With suburban rail ridership projected to reach 1.29 lakh passengers per peak hour by 2041—exceeding metro capacity—experts emphasize the need for this dual-infrastructure model. The estimated cost of the project stands at ₹2,611 crore, with ₹2,128 crore allocated for construction and ₹483 crore for land acquisition.

This initiative is part of Bengaluru’s broader double-decker transit vision, following the Marenahalli Road flyover and planned projects along Mathikere-Lottegollahalli and key metro corridors. Karnataka’s leadership remains committed to tackling congestion through innovative transport solutions.