Hennur–Bagalur Main Road may be made signal-free or get elevated corridor after feasibility study
The Bengaluru government is considering making the Hennur–Bagalur Main Road signal-free or constructing an elevated corridor to address long-standing infrastructure issues. Officials have ordered an acceleration of ongoing roadworks, including white-topping and drainage improvements, following persistent resident complaints.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing struggle with urban infrastructure management and the impact of delayed public works on daily commuter life in rapidly growing cities.
Hennur–Bagalur Main Road may be made signal-free or get elevated corridor after feasibility study left Work on side drains and footpaths remains pending on Hennur–Bagalur Main Road. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/q7za1c/article71627193.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/ALL_8317.JPG ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 02/07/2026: *Picture for Spotlight* People struggle to navigate due to drain water filled road at Hennur to Bagalur main road in Bengaluru on July 02, 2026. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu The inspection comes amid continued complaints from residents about the condition of the road, where the situation has worsened since white-topping began in 2024. Work on side drains and footpaths remains pending. Bengaluru Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Monday (October 26) said the Hennur–Bagalur Main Road could either be made signal-free over the next five years or get an elevated corridor, depending on the outcome of a feasibility and viability study.
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