Bengaluru
oi-Madhuri Adnal
Bengaluru is preparing for yet another major infrastructure overhaul, with the existing flyover at the busy IOC Junction in East Bengaluru set to be demolished for a new Rs 436 crore elevated rotary flyover project.
The project will be executed by Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE), which has already identified a contractor for the development. The existing flyover, constructed by the railways during 2001-02, will be dismantled to make way for the new traffic system aimed at easing congestion around the junction.
Bengaluru will demolish the IOC Junction flyover for a Rs 436 crore elevated rotary flyover project by B-SMILE, anticipating significant traffic disruptions while also planning a railway overbridge to improve connectivity to SMVT Bengaluru.
The move comes at a time when Bengaluru is witnessing multiple large-scale flyover removals and transport upgrades across the city. The Jayadeva flyover was recently demolished for a major Metro interchange station, while the Delmia flyover on Outer Ring Road has also been marked for demolition under the proposed double-decker corridor project.
Major Traffic Disruptions Likely Across East Bengaluru
The demolition and construction activity is expected to severely impact traffic movement across already congested stretches in East Bengaluru.
According to reports, roads likely to witness heavy congestion include:
Dodda Banaswadi Road
Byappanahalli Road
Kammanahalli Main Road
Old Madras Road stretches near IOC Junction
Several adjoining internal roads
Officials are expected to prepare a detailed traffic diversion and management plan in coordination with multiple civic and transport agencies before work officially begins.
Commuters in the area are likely to face long delays and diversions once demolition starts, especially during peak office hours.
Railway Overbridge Also Planned Near SMVT Bengaluru
Apart from the elevated rotary flyover, B-SMILE is also planning a railway overbridge on Byappanahalli Road connecting directly to Old Madras Road.
The proposed infrastructure is expected to improve connectivity to Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT Bengaluru), which has become one of the city’s busiest railway stations since its inauguration in 2022.
Officials said the new flyover and railway overbridge are aimed at reducing bottlenecks and improving access to the terminal from multiple directions, as commuters currently struggle with narrow roads and poor last-mile connectivity.
At present, most BMTC bus services accessing the station operate mainly through the Old Madras Road side, while connectivity from other parts of Bengaluru continues to remain inadequate.
With another major flyover demolition now on the cards, Bengaluru’s already strained traffic network could witness fresh pressure in the coming months even as authorities push ahead with long-term infrastructure upgrades.
