On paper, the promise is irresistible. Faster travel, fewer choke points. A smoother ride from JP Nagar to Kempapura. Image: AI generated
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News1814-01-2026, 11:03

Bengaluru's Longest Double-Decker Flyover with Orange Line to Ease Traffic

  • Bengaluru's longest double-decker flyover, part of Namma Metro Phase 3 Orange Line, aims to alleviate severe traffic congestion on the Outer Ring Road.
  • The project features a road flyover for vehicles below and an elevated Metro line above, stacking infrastructure in the same corridor.
  • The main stretch covers 28.5 km from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura, with a second corridor on Magadi Road, totaling 37 km of elevated sections.
  • The road flyover component is estimated at Rs 9,700 crore, with the overall Phase 3 Metro project costing over Rs 15,600 crore.
  • Construction packages rolled out in January 2026, with full operations targeted around 2031, promising a long-term solution to Bengaluru's traffic woes.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru's ambitious double-decker flyover and Metro project aims to tackle traffic by building vertically.

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