Bengaluru’s 114-Km elevated corridor set to redefine commute, boost property values

In a move set to dramatically alter the city’s traffic dynamics and urban growth trajectory, the Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) has proposed a 114-kilometre elevated corridor network that aims to decongest arterial roads, reduce travel time, and spark a real estate boom across Bengaluru’s peripheral zones.

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The elevated corridor will crisscross the city, linking crucial nodes and integrating seamlessly with the city’s metro and suburban rail networks. Designed to run mostly along existing roads, the corridor will incorporate sound barriers, green bridges, and rainwater drainage systems, while ensuring minimal ecological disruption.

Why Bengaluru needs it?

The city’s outdated radial road system and explosive urban expansion have led to chronic congestion, particularly in and around key business hubs. Experts see elevated corridors as a viable alternative to land-hungry road expansions or prohibitively expensive underground metro lines. This project is expected to offer orbital connectivity,  bypass bottlenecks, and enable smoother access to emerging and established urban zones.

Corridor breakdown

The corridor comprises six major routes:

1. North–South (NS): Connecting Esteem Mall to Silk Board.
2. East–West 1 (EW-1): From Battarahalli to Gorguntepalya via Indiranagar and Yeshwanthpur.
3. East–West 2 (EW-2): Varthur Kodi to NICE Road through Marathahalli and Sirsi Circle.
4. Connecting Corridors (CC-1 to CC-3): Linking areas like Sarjapur, Richmond Road, and Banaswadi to the main network.

Real estate transformation!

Real estate analysts are optimistic. Peripheral zones such as Whitefield, Sarjapur, Yelahanka, and Devanahalli have already seen land price increases of 10-25% since the project's announcement. Future estimates suggest a further appreciation of 20–40% in the next five to seven years. The ripple effect mirrors the Metro expansion’s impact, but on a much larger scale.

Developers are also jumping in early, acquiring land and launching township and mixed-use projects. Rental yields are climbing, especially in areas where the corridor intersects tech hubs and logistics parks. Devanahalli and Bannerghatta Road, in particular, are witnessing strong institutional and investor interest.

Economic and infrastructure impact

The corridor is expected to decentralize growth, pushing development toward the city's outskirts and easing pressure on the urban core. It also enhances airport connectivity, boosting the warehousing, hospitality, and industrial sectors.

Yet, challenges remain. Land acquisition could delay progress, as seen in the shelved 93-km corridor proposal. Environmental concerns over tree felling and natural aquifer disruption are also significant. Effective inter-departmental coordination will be crucial, especially since this project overlaps with the 37-km tunnel road and metro expansion plans.

Construction will be phased, starting with high-density routes like the Silk Board–Hebbal segment. Implementation is expected in 5–10 km segments to minimize public disruption.

Conclusion

If implemented efficiently, Bengaluru’s elevated corridor project has the potential to revolutionize urban mobility, ease chronic traffic congestion, and act as a blueprint for infrastructure-driven development across Indian cities. The intersection of improved travel and rising property demand could mark a new chapter in the city’s urban evolution.