The Bengaluru Traffic Police have advised travelers heading to Kempegowda International Airport to leave at least two hours ahead of their scheduled flights due to heavy traffic congestion around the Hebbal flyover caused by major infrastructure works.
Traffic Advisory
The traffic flow at the Hebbal flyover is slow during peak hours due to ongoing infrastructure work and Bengaluru Metro rail construction. Vehicles traveling to the airport are advised to leave early to ensure timely arrival.
Infrastructure Work Details
The projects causing the congestion include the broadening of the flyover arm from KR Puram to Hebbal and near Hebbal police station, along with Metro rail work at various junctions including Kempapura Cross to Hebbal, Kodigehalli junction, and Byatarayanapura junction.
Recommended Alternate Routes
- From KR Puram to Airport:
- Take a right turn on Outer Ring Road and use Hennur Cross-Bagalur Road Airport Alternate Road.
- Turn near Nagawara Junction onto Horamavu Agara Road, then proceed via Thanisandra-Hegde Nagar Main Road, Belli Bridge-Reva Junction, and Bagalur Road Airport Alternate Road.
- From KR Puram to City:
- Use the Angarajapuram flyover of IOC-Mukunda Theater Road.
- Nagawara and Tannery roads are also accessible.
- Heavy and Medium Goods Vehicles:
- From Bangalore-Bellary Road, take a left turn near Rani Cross, Devanahalli, and proceed towards Hoskote, Kolar.
- Alternatively, take a left turn near Doddaballapura Cross at Devanahalli and proceed towards Hoskote, Kolar.
- Another option is to turn left at Vidyanagar Cross and proceed via Razak Palya-Bagalore, Hennur-KR Puram route.
Conclusion
Travelers are encouraged to plan their journeys ahead, consider alternative routes, and check real-time traffic updates to avoid delays and ensure they reach the airport on time.
