Dommasandra Flyover Stalled for 4.5 Years. Rusted Rods, Zero Progress.

Bengaluru: The much-anticipated Dommasandra Circle flyover project in southeastern Bengaluru remains incomplete nearly five years after construction began, leaving residents frustrated, commuters stranded, and public infrastructure in disarray. Launched around mid-2020, the flyover was proposed to ease traffic congestion at the busy Dommasandra junction, a critical intersection connecting Sarjapur, Varthur, Attibele, and surrounding areas. However, as of today, the project lies in a partially built and abandoned state, with rusted iron reinforcements, exposed pillars, and no visible progress on-site for several months. Project Timeline & Current Status Start of construction: Approx. June 2020 Expected completion: Originally projected within 18–24 months As of June 2025: No flyover deck in place; core pillars remain incomplete Executing authority: Believed to be the Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA) Possible execution agency: Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Ltd. (KRIDL) The project, which began under a previous state government, appears to have stalled due to a mix of contractor disputes, funding delays, and lack of coordination among government bodies. Despite public outcry, authorities have not issued any official status updates, nor has a revised timeline been provided. Ground Reality Residents and commuters using the Dommasandra-Sarjapur road have raised concerns over: Severe traffic congestion, especially during school and office hours Pothole-ridden alternate routes and poor road maintenance Increased dust and pollution levels, with schools located nearby Safety hazards, particularly for children and two-wheeler riders In February 2023, a Change.org petition titled “Finish the Halfway Dommasandra Flyover” garnered over 5,800 signatures, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Still, over two years later, the project remains untouched. Lack of Official Communication Efforts to get responses from BMRDA, KRIDL, and local elected representatives have failed to yield any transparency. The lack of signage, public notices, or project dashboards adds to citizen frustration. Multiple reports suggest that overlapping civic works—including Bangalore Metro construction, utility pipelines, and re-tendering issues—have contributed to the prolonged delay. However, no official clarification has been released on whether the project has been shelved, suspended, or reassigned. Voices from the Ground Local residents, school administrators, and shopkeepers in the area have voiced concerns not just about delays, but about infrastructure decay. Images shared on social media show corroded rods, moss-covered concrete, and stagnant water pools near the construction zone, raising fears of structural damage even before completion. One commuter commented: “We’ve waited almost five years. No flyover, no diversion plan, not even a public update. If this isn't negligence, what is?” Call for Accountability Civic activists and RWAs (Resident Welfare Associations) are now demanding: A status report on the flyover from BMRDA A fresh deadline and contractor reassignment if needed Immediate repair of the surrounding roads for safe daily commuting Periodic public disclosures on project progress through official portals Conclusion The Dommasandra Circle flyover stands today as a stark reminder of unfulfilled infrastructure promises in Bengaluru’s rapidly growing outer zones. Until the state government and its agencies take coordinated, transparent action, the area’s residents will continue to bear the burden of a flyover that was never finished.