Hosakerehalli flyover fails to ease traffic congestion

Hosakerehalli flyover, opened in Nov 2025, has failed to ease traffic; diversions, unfinished work, and jams at Janata Bazar keep congestion unresolved

The Hosakerehalli flyover near PES University, inaugurated on November 12, 2025, after more than five years of construction, was intended to ease traffic snarls in southwest Bengaluru. However, the project has not delivered the anticipated relief, with commuters reporting persistent congestion during peak hours.

Instead of resolving bottlenecks, traffic has shifted from ground level to the flyover itself, particularly on the stretch heading towards Nayandahalli. The entrance remains unfinished, with uneven asphalt creating discomfort for vehicles and raising concerns about road safety.

Compounding the problem, the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewage Board (BWSSB) has closed the road beneath the flyover to lay new pipelines. This diversion has forced buses and heavy vehicles onto the flyover, slowing traffic further and disrupting public transport access. Local residents have been inconvenienced, with bus stops closed and commuters forced to walk long distances to reach alternative points.

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Traffic flow towards Hosakerehalli remains smooth only until the Janata Bazar and Itmadu junction, where congestion builds up for over a kilometre. The situation worsens during rush hours, despite the presence of multiple flyovers and an underpass in the vicinity. Shop owners and commuters argue that these structures have failed to address the underlying traffic issues, pointing to systemic planning gaps.

Traffic police acknowledge that the Janata Bazar signal is a daily choke point. Vehicles from Gorguntepalya reach the junction without intermediate signals, creating an overflow that results in jams.

The Hosakerehalli flyover highlights a recurring challenge in Bengaluru’s infrastructure planning: reliance on flyovers as quick fixes without addressing broader traffic management needs. Experts suggest that integrated solutions such as improved public transport, signal management, and last‑mile connectivity may be more effective than isolated flyover projects.

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