Bengaluru’s Hebbal flyover loop finally opens, may cut traffic by 30%; DK Shivakumar makes stylish entry

The Hebbal Flyover Loop, inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru today, aims to reduce traffic congestion by 30 per cent.

Published on: Aug 18, 2025, 12:59:38 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a significant development aimed at easing one of Bengaluru’s most notorious traffic bottlenecks, the newly constructed Hebbal Flyover Loop was officially inaugurated today by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Marking the occasion with a personal touch, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar rode his vintage Yezdi RoadKing motorcycle across the new loop and said he was “reliving his college days”.

Bengaluru's new Hebbal flyover loop stretch inaugurated today by CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar to improve traffic flow in the city. (X)

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Constructed at a cost of ₹80 crore and completed in a swift 7 months, the 700-metre-long loop is expected to reduce traffic congestion at Hebbal Junction by at least 30 per cent. This junction, a key node for traffic heading to and from the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), IT corridors and northern suburbs, has long been a source of daily frustration for Bengaluru’s motorists.

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This new flyover loop will be a game changer, said Deputy CM Shivakumar in a social media post following the inauguration. “Breezing through traffic at Hebbal Junction! A 700 metre ramp built at a cost of 80Cr in just 7 months, will reduce traffic congestion by 30% and improve commute quality,” he wrote in the post on X.

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“Also relived my college days by riding my old Yezdi RoadKing. Dear Bengalureans, we’re committed with deep passion, and we will deliver,” he added.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's office also announced the update on social media, writing, “Chief Minister @siddaramaiah inaugurated a new flyover connecting K.R. Puram to Mekhri Circle at a program organized today at Hebbal Junction in Bengaluru. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, Minister Byrathi Suresh, BDA Chairman N.A. Harris, Chief Minister’s Political Secretary Nazir Ahmed, former MP Ramya, along with several officials and public representatives, were present.”

The Hebbal Flyover Loop has been a long-awaited addition to the city’s infrastructure and is part of a larger strategy by the government to decongest major junctions and streamline traffic flow across Bengaluru.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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