Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Railway action halts Bengaluru flyover project
There's a big argument between the Karnataka government and the South Western Railway about a new flyover in Bengaluru.
The government wants to build a flyover to help with traffic, and they set up temporary sheds on railway land to do some of the work.
But the railway company came and tore down the sheds, saying they shouldn't be there.
The government is upset because they thought the railway company had agreed to the plan.
Now, the project is delayed, and everyone is confused about what will happen next.
South Western Railway demolished temporary sheds for the Baiyappanahalli Elevated Rotary Flyover project.
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Style) claims the project design was approved by the Railways.
The demolition has halted preliminary construction activities for the Rs 436.44-crore project.
The Karnataka government had granted administrative approval for the project in April.
The incident highlights coordination issues between central and state agencies over infrastructure projects in Bengaluru.
- Who
- Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Style) and South Western Railway (SWR)
- What
- Demolition of temporary sheds for the Baiyappanahalli Elevated Rotary Flyover project
- When
- Tuesday (as per the article)
- Where
- Baiyappanahalli, Bengaluru
- Why
- SWR cited railway land regulations for the demolition, while B-Style claims the project had been approved by the Railways.
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Style)
South Western Railway (SWR)
Approval and Coordination
Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Style)
B-Style claims the project design was approved by the Railways, including the use of railway land for temporary sheds.
South Western Railway (SWR)
SWR demolished the sheds citing railway land regulations, indicating a lack of coordination or a change in stance.
- Project Cost
- Rs 436.44 crore
- Project Aim
- Ease traffic congestion around IOC Junction and improve connectivity to Baiyappanahalli Coaching Terminal
- Approval Date
- April (by Karnataka government)
- Demolition Date
- Tuesday (as per the article)
- Implementing Agency
- Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-Style)
- Railway Involved
- South Western Railway (SWR)