The delay has left a significant portion of the flyover unused, forcing commuters to continue to rely on congested surface roads. | Photo credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN
Almost a year and a half after major sections of the double-decker flyover along the Namma Metro Yellow Line were opened to traffic, key segments of the structure remain incomplete, limiting its effectiveness in easing congestion around the busy Central Silk Board junction. However, officials indicated that the remaining stretch is likely to be functional by the end of this month.
A 5.12 km double decker flyover constructed by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) at an estimated cost of ₹ 449 crore, was intended as a transformational project to streamline vehicular movement at one of Bengaluru’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks. While the primary signal-free corridor connecting Ragigudda to Silk Board Junction was inaugurated in July 2024, the key ramps connecting HSR Layout to Ragigudda and BTM Layout are still under development.
In particular, the 1.37-km stretch of ramps that would allow seamless connectivity between HSR Layout, Ragigudda and BTM Layout remains unavailable. The delay has left a significant portion of the flyover unused, forcing commuters to continue to rely on congested surface roads.
Reasons for delay
According to a senior BMRCL official, the construction work on the pending ramps is progressing smoothly. “We are currently completing the casting of the concrete slab and related construction work on the remaining ramps. Our teams are working on priority and we aim to complete the construction elements by the end of February. Once this is achieved, the section will be commissioned at the earliest,” the official said.
One factor contributing to the delay was the installation of a 42-metre steel bridge over the existing roadway, which required complex engineering coordination along the elevated metro viaduct. The two-storey structure integrates road infrastructure with the Yellow Line elevated corridor and passes through key points such as Jayadeva Hospital, BTM Layout and Silk Board Junction. The project includes a total of five ramps, which are designed to facilitate the smooth dispersion of traffic.
Criticism from everyday commuters
Ramps A, B and C are currently in operation. Ramp A connects Ragigudda Metro Station to Hosur Road, while Ramp B diverges from Ramp A towards HSR Layout. Ramp C connects BTM Layout with Hosur Road and HSR Layout via Ramp A.
However, ramps D and E, both critical for direct connectivity, have yet to be completed. Planned above Ramp A and Metro Viaduct, Ramp D will offer a direct overhead connection from HSR Layout to Ragigudda. Ramp E is to descend from the HSR layout towards the BTM layout.
The long delay has drawn criticism from daily commuters who say the project has not fully delivered on its promise. Sreekar Prasad, a resident of Ragigudda, said motorists continue to struggle with traffic jams during peak hours. “Since the ramps are incomplete, we are still forced to use the congested surface roads, especially near BTM Layout and Silk Board. If BMRCL manages to open the remaining stretch by February, it will be very beneficial for us commuters from the HSR Layout side. Currently, we are stuck in heavy rush hour traffic due to the incomplete work,” he said.
Published – 17 Feb 2026 21:24 IST