Prestige Group has received approval from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to construct a 1.5-km elevated flyover to address traffic concerns in Bangalore.
A detailed look at the project:
- Location: The flyover will connect Prestige’s upcoming 70-acre Prestige Beta Tech Park in Bellandur directly to the Outer Ring Road (ORR).
- Length: The flyover will be 1.5 kilometers long.
- Purpose: The primary objective is to ease traffic congestion on Old Airport Road (via Yemalur) and Kariyammana Agrahara Road.
- Funding and Public Access: Prestige Group will cover the entire construction cost, and the BBMP requires the flyover to be accessible to the public.
- Additional Infrastructure: Prestige will also fund and execute the widening of Kariyammana Agrahara Road and construct a connector road.
Prestige Group: Planning and Approval Process
- Initial Approach: Prestige Group first submitted a proposal to the BBMP in August 2022.
- Building Plan Approval: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) approved the tech park’s building plan in September 2023.
- Flyover Approval: Formal clearance for the flyover was granted in April 2025 by the BBMP.
- Transferable Development Rights (TDRs): Prestige is eligible for TDRs as compensation for any land surrendered for public road expansion.
- Public-Private Partnership: The project is viewed as an example of public-private partnership in infrastructure development.
Community and Environmental Concerns
- Community leaders have welcomed the initiative but stressed the importance of public accessibility.
- Concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact on Bellandur Lake and increased flooding risks due to development near wetlands.
Conclusion
Prestige Group is developing a private flyover and additional infrastructure in Bellandur to improve connectivity to its new tech park and alleviate traffic congestion. The project involves public-private partnership and aims to benefit both the tech park and the public, but has also faced scrutiny regarding public accessibility and potential environmental impacts.
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