Bengaluru: The new loop at the Hebbal flyover was opened to the public today. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inaugurated the facility, which has been built to reduce traffic congestion at one of the city’s busiest junctions.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar marked the occasion by riding his vintage Yezdi RoadKing motorcycle across the new stretch, saying it reminded him of his college days.
The loop, 700 metres in length, was built in seven months at a cost of ₹80 crore. According to officials, it is expected to reduce traffic congestion at Hebbal Junction by around 30 per cent. The junction is an important point for vehicles heading to Kempegowda International Airport, the IT corridors, and the northern suburbs.
In a social media post, Shivakumar said the new ramp would ease traffic and improve the quality of commuting in the area. He added that the government was committed to completing such projects for the benefit of Bengaluru’s residents.
The Chief Minister’s office also shared the update on social media, noting that the flyover connects K.R. Puram to Mekhri Circle. The inauguration was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar, Minister Byrathi Suresh, BDA Chairman N.A. Harris, Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Nazir Ahmed, former MP Ramya, and other officials and public representatives.
The Hebbal flyover loop has been a long-pending project and forms part of the government’s wider plan to reduce traffic at major points across the city.
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