Image showing heavy traffic on a Bengaluru flyover. For representational purposes.
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Bengaluru: Commuters on the Hosakerehalli stretch were surprised on Wednesday as Bengaluru West City corporation opened the long-pending Hosakerehalli flyover on a trial basis.
Banashankari Traffic Police said the flyover will now ease traffic and bring relief to hundreds struggling to navigate the stretch.
"What was less than a kilometre between PES University and Nayandahalli Junction would take a long time during peak hours. The flyover has made this journey smooth. Riders can now drive through the stretch,” said traffic personnel.
Corporation officials said a few final works, such as line marking and sign boards, were pending.
Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao directed officials to complete the pending works at the earliest.
The flyover’s opening brought relief to commuters, especially students travelling to PES University.
Some commuters said the flyover could shift bottlenecks, while others felt it would offer relief even if the drive is not completely smooth.
“Narrow roads and ongoing works had made it difficult to commute. Opening the flyover has provided relief for daily commuters,” said R Hanumanth, a resident of Girinagar.
Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru in-charge minister DK Shivakumar is expected to officially open the flyover soon.