In a significant infrastructure development for Bengaluru’s ever-growing tech corridor, Prestige Group has received approval from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to construct a 1.5-kilometer ‘private’ flyover. The elevated roadway will connect Prestige’s upcoming tech campus in Bellandur directly to the Outer Ring Road (ORR)—aimed at significantly easing traffic in one of the city’s most congested areas.
🏗️ A Landmark Private Infrastructure Project
With BBMP’s consent granted in April 2025, the Prestige Group joins a short list of corporate players developing private infrastructure on public land to improve access to their campuses.
Key Highlights:
- The flyover will run along public roads, largely adjacent to a stormwater drain (SWD).
- Prestige Group will bear 100% of the project cost.
- The project aims to improve accessibility to Prestige Beta Tech Park, designed to host over 5,000 employees.
- As part of the agreement, the group will also widen Kariyammana Agrahara Road.
🚦 Solving Bengaluru’s Traffic Bottlenecks
The flyover proposal was driven by mounting traffic congestion on two key roads:
- Old Airport Road via Yemalur
- Kariyammana Agrahara Road
Both routes currently serve as the main access points to the upcoming tech park, and the congestion has been a concern for both employees and local commuters.
🏛️ Regulatory Green Signal and Public Use Clause
The project received its final nod after Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar approved the proposal earlier this year.
BBMP’s approval comes with important conditions:
- The flyover must be accessible to the public, not just for private use.
- Transferable Development Rights (TDRs) may be granted to Prestige as compensation for land surrendered for road-widening—subject to compliance with existing urban planning laws.
🔁 Not the First of Its Kind
While this is one of the most ambitious private infrastructure projects, it’s not the first in Bengaluru:
- Manyata Embassy Business Park constructed a flyover connecting to the ORR.
- Lulu Mall built an underpass after acquiring a portion of public road.
- Bagmane Group has proposed a 600-metre flyover to its Doddanekundi campus.
These examples reflect a growing trend where private players collaborate with city authorities to decongest Bengaluru’s roads while ensuring mutual benefits.
📝 Final Word
This 1.5-kilometer flyover from Prestige Group could set a precedent for public-private partnerships in urban infrastructure. With Bengaluru’s tech hubs expanding rapidly and traffic woes continuing to mount, such collaborative efforts may become essential for maintaining urban mobility and efficiency.
Stay tuned for updates on project timelines, construction phases, and traffic diversion plans.
