‘Mandya Bypass opened for public’: says BJP MP Pratap Simha

The opening of the Mandya bypass will help travellers in avoiding congested parts while passing through major towns on the way to Mysuru, further reducing travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru.

Published on: Jan 26, 2023, 14:39:23 IST

By Yamini C S

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In good news for frequent commuters between Bengaluru and Mysuru, the Mandya bypass on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway is now open for public use. Kodagu Mysuru MP Pratap Simha, who played a vital role in sanctioning the project from the union transport and highway department, confirmed the same on social media on Wednesday evening.

With the final phase of construction being completed, travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru is set to be around 70 to 75 minutes. (Twitter)

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The ambitious 10-lane expressway, which will reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru to 75 minutes, is set to be inaugurated in February-end by prime minister Narendra Modi. The opening of the Mandya bypass has further helped commuters have an easier travel on the stretch. The bypasses help travellers in avoiding congested parts while passing through major towns on the way to Mysuru.

The public was allowed to use the Ramanagara and Channapatna bypasses earlier. With the final phase of construction being completed, travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru is set to be around 70 to 75 minutes.

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“Guyz, Mandya Bypass opened for traffic! Njoy the drive. BUT #SpeedKills, safe drive,” Pratap Simha said on Twitter.

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The expressway, which was opened to the public in parts, already witnesses many takers. The 117 kilometre-long stretch of the NH-275 is being built at a cost of ₹8,350 crore.

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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