Why Bengaluru is creating a safer 10.3 km cycling corridor

Bengaluru is set to get one of its longest dedicated bicycle tracks as part of the 11km Major Arterial Road connecting Magadi Road and Mysuru Road.

The bicycle track is being developed by Bangalore Development Authority along the service road of the new Major Arterial Road corridor currently under construction.

BDA officials said the bicycle lane stretches across nearly the entire 11km corridor, barring the underpass stretch along the route.

Officials said road construction works are in an advanced stage, while installation of signages, lane markings and painting of underpasses are under way.

The Major Arterial Road project connecting Magadi Road and Mysuru Road is scheduled to be inaugurated on June 27 during Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Jayanti celebrations.

The project comes as dedicated cycling infrastructure in Bengaluru reduced over the years following Metro construction along several major corridors.

According to BDA officials, the Magadi Road-Mysuru Road corridor is expected to provide cyclists with a safer and more reliable commuting route.

The dedicated bicycle lane will provide cyclists with a continuous 10.3km corridor separated from regular vehicular traffic along the MAR project.