Construction Commences on Crucial Mysuru Flyover After Extended Wait
In a significant development for Mysuru's infrastructure, construction has finally begun on a much-anticipated flyover at the heavily congested Manipal Hospital junction. This critical intersection, where the Outer Ring Road (ORR) meets the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway, has long been a bottleneck for commuters facing substantial delays.
Project Details and Timeline
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is executing this ambitious project with an estimated budget of approximately Rs 99 crore. Officials have confirmed that work is already underway at the site, with completion targeted before December 2027, potentially aligning with the Dasara celebrations that year.
According to senior NHAI representatives, the project will be implemented in phases over less than two years. Currently, construction is focused on pillar No. 2, which happens to be the largest among the 14 pillars planned for the structure.
Three-Level Road System Design
An engineer involved with the project detailed the innovative three-level design that will transform this problematic junction:
- Top Level: A flyover dedicated to traffic moving between Mysuru and Bengaluru
- Ground Level: Service roads connecting the national highway with the ring road
- Underground Level: A full underpass for ring road traffic
This sophisticated design aims to separate long-distance through traffic from local movements, addressing the root causes of congestion at this critical intersection.
Addressing Chronic Traffic Woes
The Manipal Hospital junction experiences heavy traffic around the clock, with a constant stream of cars, buses, and commercial vehicles. During peak hours, festivals, and holidays, commuters regularly face delays of up to 15 minutes at traffic signals, creating frequent bottlenecks that extend travel times throughout the area.
Once operational, the flyover is expected to provide substantial relief by:
- Improving overall traffic flow through the junction
- Reducing congestion by separating traffic streams
- Enhancing connectivity for vehicles entering and exiting Mysuru
Broader Infrastructure Context
This flyover will become Mysuru's second such structure, following the successful Hinkal flyover that significantly improved traffic management in that corridor. Meanwhile, construction continues on another flyover near Nanjangud, indicating a comprehensive approach to strengthening road infrastructure around the city.
Public demand is growing for similar projects in other congested areas, particularly in east Mysuru near the Devegowda junction on Bannur Road along the ORR, where traffic problems continue to intensify. The Manipal Hospital junction project represents a crucial step in addressing Mysuru's evolving transportation challenges as the city continues to grow.
