How heavy traffic pressure is straining Bengaluru’s key highway infrastructure

Union minister Nitin Gadkari assured Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw that Hosur Road in Hebbagodi will be restored to good condition by the end of this month of April 2026.

Earlier this month of , Shaw criticised the condition of Hosur Road (NH-44) on X, calling it poorly designed and badly maintained, and highlighting the lack of response to repeated complaints.

The National Highways Authority of India stated that the stretch, completed in 2010, now faces heavy traffic due to rapid urban growth, which has increased pressure on the road infrastructure.

Following her concerns, Shaw met Nitin Gadkari, where he acknowledged the issue, expressed concern over the poor condition of the highway, and promised to take corrective measures soon.

Shaw said Gadkari was upset about the poor state of the national highway and assured her that steps would be taken to improve the road and address the problems faced by commuters.

Shaw also highlighted daily traffic congestion near the Biocon Hebbagodi Metro station, pointing out the difficulties faced by commuters travelling through that area on a regular basis.

Over 1,000 Biocon employees have moved from private vehicles to public transport as part of a corporate mobility programme aimed at reducing traffic congestion and lowering vehicular emissions in Bengaluru.

​The initiative, STAMP: Nudging Commuter Behaviour, has been developed by WRI India in collaboration with Toyota Mobility Foundation to encourage sustainable commuting options among employees in the city.

A dedicated app helps employees plan, track and pay for journeys using metro, buses and feeder services, offering real-time updates, ticketing support, and smooth multimodal connectivity across transport systems.

BMRCL MD Maheshwar Rao urged corporate organisations to adopt similar mobility strategies, stating that aligning corporate policies with city infrastructure can help reduce congestion and improve Bengaluru’s overall liveability.