DK Shivakumar proposes dedicated flyover from Hebbal to Bengaluru airport
Shivakumar requested the Centre's assistance in upgrading the Bengaluru-Kanakapura highway (NH 209) from four lanes to six, with service roads. He emphasised that the development of industrial areas, particularly in Harohalli, has resulted in increased traffic and highlighted the need for measures to ensure smoother movement and improved safety.COMPLETION OF KAGGALIPURA ROADWORKHe also appealed for the completion of the 7-km section of NH 209 from Ravi Shankar Guruji Ashram to Kaggalipura Toll, which has been delayed due to objections from the National Green Tribunal. This stretch, he said, has become a major bottleneck, contributing to severe congestion. This could also smoothen the process for Karnataka to push for the second airport in Bengaluru.COMPENSATION FOR SATELLITE RING ROAD PROJECTadvertisementThe appeal also called for prompt compensation to farmers who lost land for the Satellite Town Ring Road (STRR) project (NH 948A). The project, aimed at improving connectivity between key towns, has been delayed due to pending compensation payments, which have caused significant hardship for the affected farmers.FLYOVER FROM HEBBAL TO AIRPORTShivakumar urged the construction of a dedicated flyover between Hebbal Junction and Kempegowda International Airport, pointing to the heavy traffic congestion caused by the rapid development in the area. A flyover, he said, would help streamline traffic, reduce travel time for airport commuters, and ensure smoother movement for both local and industrial traffic.
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