Bengaluru's ₹1 Lakh Crore Infrastructure Push: 500 Km New Roads, Tunnels and Elevated Corridors Planned
Bengaluru is set for a major infrastructure push, as Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a plan to extend the city's road network and enhance connectivity in the long term. The city is also continuing to work on several key road transport projects, including metro, flyover and tunnel, which are experiencing delays, as well as the proposed investments.
DK Shivakumar’s ₹1 lakh crore Bengaluru infrastructure plan
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has announced an infrastructure development plan for Bengaluru for 10 years and projects amounting to an estimated ₹1 lakh crore are proposed. The plan comprises of nearly 500 km of new road connections, 120 km of elevated corridors and 40 km of tunnel, structured into 16.5km North-South Corridor and a 21 Km East-West corridor, which were announced during a meeting with Bengaluru MLAs and MLCs on October 27, 2026.
There are 300 km of buffer roads along stormwater drains and 68 km of business corridor development. The government will also be upgrading 1,500km of arterial and sub-arterial roads to make the city more connected. In addition, the 17 km Outer Ring Road will be redeveloped and an 18 km white-topping project is planned to be implemented on the outskirts of the city.
The cost of the elevated corridor network is estimated at ₹23,165 crore, structured into four categories where stretches shorter than 10 km will be toll-free .The plan also includes a 37 km double-decker road along the Metro Phase 3 road corridors with the Centre having approved 11 km of that distance. These projects form part of the city's broader infrastructure roadmap, aimed at expanding road capacity and improving connectivity as Bengaluru continues to grow.
Bengaluru Infrastructure projects facing delays
The Pink Line Metro (Kalena Agrahara–Nagawara) in Bengaluru was initially targeted for completion in 2025, but has been delayed to 2027 due to tunnelling and contractor related delays. The Blue Line Metro (Silk Board–Airport), which began construction in 2021-22, has also had its construction timelines extended due to utility shifting, tree clearances and construction issues, and is expected to begin in phases through 2027-28.
Planning and approval of the Orange Line Metro (JP Nagar–Kempapura and Hosahalli–Kadabagere) has been underway since 2024. At the same time, proposed elevated corridors at Varthur, Indiranagar-Silk board and Varthur-Gunjur have experienced changes to their schedules amid approval, funding and land-related requirements.
The proposed tunnel road between Hebbal and Silk Board of 16.74 km is in the process of tendering and clearance and the proposed tunnel road between KR Puram and Mysuru is still in the planning stage. T he construction of Ejipura Flyover started in 2017 scheduled for completition in November 2019, has faced contractor changes and land acquisition issues, with completion now targeted for 2026 end.
Other projects like Kadugodi and Varthur Kodi flyovers, Hope Farm underpass, Jakkur Rail Overbridge and Yelahanka Flyover have also seen timeline extensions associated with construction, utility relocation, land acquisition and coordination requirements.
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Impact on Bengaluru’s connectivity and real estate
The proposed road widening and elevated corridors may enable better connectivity between the residential areas, business centres and job markets in the city of Bengaluru. Improved road connectivity also provides a strong backing for real estate demand in emerging areas, including along key transport corridors, with the improvement in accessibility increasingly becoming a factor in homebuying and rental decisions.
The plan also involves upgrading 1,500 km of arterial and sub-arterial roads and also a network of elevated corridors of 120 km, with an estimated cost of ₹23,165 crore. These enhancements would have the potential to bolster the connectivity to IT hubs, business district, and emerging residential areas if realized. The effect on property values and demand for rent will vary by project and level of connectivity.
Conclusion
Bengaluru’s proposed ₹1 lakh crore infrastructure plan outlines a decade of road expansion, elevated corridors and connectivity improvements. As the city targets 500 km of new roads and upgrades 1,500 km of existing roads, the progress of ongoing projects will be important in shaping future connectivity, urban development and real estate growth.