Skywalk-style elevated lanes planned on NH-648 to end deadly village crossings

A first-of-its-kind elevated corridor will come up at 17 high-risk points between Dabaspet and Hoskote to prevent fatal crashes involving village commuters.

Authorities are gearing up to introduce a skywalk-style elevated lane exclusively for two-wheelers and pedestrians along the Dabaspet-Hoskote National Highway (NH-648), a stretch that has become notorious for severe accidents. The highway connects dozens of villages on Bengaluru’s outskirts, where residents on motorcycles often struggle to merge with fast-moving traffic travelling at over 100 kmph.

The new system is designed to give villagers a safe, dedicated pathway, allowing them to cross from one side of the corridor to the other without putting their lives at risk. Officials say this is the first time such a solution is being implemented on a major national highway.

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The elevated corridor will be built at seventeen accident-prone spots along the 84-km stretch between Dabaspet and Hoskote. These points were identified based on heavy village movement and frequent collision patterns. At present, residents must travel several kilometres to locate safer crossing options, forcing many to enter the highway’s main lanes directly.

Costing ₹22 crore, the new elevated pathways will cater to pedestrians, cyclists, and two-wheeler riders. Officials say the project aims to drastically reduce village-highway conflict points, which have been among the region’s biggest safety issues.

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NH-648 passes through densely populated belts near Doddaballapur and Devanahalli, where villagers face daily risks. The proposed structure is expected to cut two-wheeler accidents, reduce illegal crossings, streamline movement toward Kempegowda International Airport, and ease pressure on arterial roads.

Locals believe the project will end the anxiety of navigating the high-speed stretch. Many commuters say the dedicated lanes will improve comfort, safety, and overall travel discipline for thousands of people using the corridor each day.