More than a decade after it was first mooted, the BBMP has resurrected its proposal to construct a flyover linking J.C. Road to Kasturba Road as a solution to ease congestion on the thoroughfare. J.C. Road is a crucial link for residents of southern parts of the city to reach the Central Business District area.
A Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) official who confirmed the development, told The Hindu that they are firming up the proposal for the flyover, which will be submitted to the government for approval. “The project proposal was revived following requests from elected representatives and citizens,” said a senior civic official.
At present it takes nearly 20 minutes for motorists to cross the 1.5-km stretch which has signals at Minerva Circle, Ravindra Kalakshetra, Town Hall, LIC of India, Halasuru Gate police station, Hudson Circle and Corporation Circle. The proposed 1.7-km long flyover will help motorists cross J.C. Road and reach Kasturba Road or K.G Road through Minerva Circle in less than five minutes.
