Why Bengaluru’s long-awaited double-decker flyover is a big win for commuters

Motorists can now use the full double-decker flyover between Central Silk Board and Ragigudda Metro station. The elevated corridor was opened to traffic around 4pm, offering a new route aimed at improving movement along one of Bengaluru's busiest stretches.

Built as part of Namma Metro's Yellow Line, the 3.5km flyover connects Silk Board to Ragigudda. The elevated stretch is designed to improve connectivity and reduce travel time for commuters navigating this heavily congested corridor.

The flyover was constructed by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd at a cost of Rs 500 crore. The large-scale infrastructure project has been developed alongside Metro construction to improve both road and rail connectivity in the area.

The corridor includes five ramps near the Silk Board junction. These ramps are intended to streamline vehicle movement and reduce bottlenecks at one of the city's most crowded and complex traffic intersections.

Work on the double-decker flyover started in 2017 and was completed in April 2026. A partial stretch between Ragigudda and Silk Board had already been opened in July 2024 before the full corridor became operational.

The entire corridor was opened on a trial basis last week. It was then temporarily closed for two days to address road safety concerns. After necessary rectifications, the flyover has now been opened for regular use.

While congestion at Silk Board has eased, traffic pressure has moved towards the Ragigudda Metro station side. Heavy vehicle movement was observed near Marenahalli Road and Shri Raghavendra Swamy junction during the trial run.

To manage the shifted congestion, authorities have imposed one-way traffic on 11th Main B and regulated vehicle movement near Ragigudda station. These steps are aimed at improving traffic flow near the flyover's down ramp.

During the Peenya flyover closure, vehicles will be diverted to surface roads. Alternative routes have been mapped for traffic travelling both towards the city and towards Nelamangala to minimise disruption during the testing period.

A section between Ragigudda and Silk Board had opened in July 2024. With the remaining stretch now inaugurated, the entire 3.5km double-decker corridor is fully operational for public use.