Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Kamaraj Road Reopens After 6 Years
Kamaraj Road, a busy street in the middle of Bengaluru, has been closed for about 6 years.
It was closed to build an underground metro station.
Now, the road is ready to open again in early January 2026.
This will help many people who travel, work, and shop in that area.
The road has been fixed and made smoother.
When it opens, it will help reduce traffic jams and make it easier for people to get around.
This is good news for everyone who has been waiting for this road to open again.
The metro stretches, including the Pink Line, are also expected to be operational in 2026, further improving transportation in the city.
Kamaraj Road in central Bengaluru is set to reopen fully in the first week of January 2026 after 6 years of closure.
The road's closure was due to the construction of the underground MG Road station for Namma Metro’s Pink Line.
The reopening is expected to significantly decongest surrounding corridors and improve traffic distribution in the central business district.
The road has undergone full reconstruction and has been white-topped for durability and smoother rides.
The reopening is seen as a relief for daily commuters, office-goers, and shoppers who frequent the MG Road and Brigade Road belt.
- Who
- Commuters, office-goers, and shoppers in central Bengaluru
- What
- Reopening of Kamaraj Road after 6 years of closure
- When
- First week of January 2026, subject to traffic police clearance
- Where
- Central Bengaluru, connecting MG Road, Cubbon Road, Dickenson Road, and Commercial Street
- Why
- To facilitate the construction of the underground MG Road station for Namma Metro’s Pink Line and to decongest surrounding corridors
Traffic Relief
Construction Delays
Traffic Congestion
Traffic Relief
The reopening of Kamaraj Road is expected to significantly decongest surrounding corridors and improve traffic distribution in the central business district.
Construction Delays
The prolonged closure of Kamaraj Road has led to increased traffic congestion in the area, affecting daily commuters and business operations.
Construction Timeline
Traffic Relief
The road's reconstruction and white-topping have been completed, ensuring durability and smoother rides.
Construction Delays
The six-year closure period has been lengthy, causing inconvenience to the public and businesses relying on the road.
- Location
- Central Bengaluru, connecting MG Road, Cubbon Road, Dickenson Road, and Commercial Street
- Reopening Date
- First week of January 2026, subject to traffic police clearance
- Closure Duration
- June 2019 to January 2026 (approximately 6 years)
- Reconstruction Cost
- Rs 3 crore
- Road Surface
- White-topped for durability and smoother rides
- Expected Impact
- Reduced travel time, eased pressure on parallel roads, improved traffic distribution
- Metro Stretch
- Pink Line stretch connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, including an elevated section of 7.5 km with six stations
- Metro Completion Date
- May 2026 for the elevated section, December 2026 for the underground section
Sources
After 6 Years, Kamaraj Road Set To Reopen Fully, Bringing Relief To These Areas
Bengaluru Metro network to reach 175 km by December 2027: DK Shivakumar
3 Bengaluru metro stretches spanning 41.01 km to be operational in 2026
Bengaluru will have 175 km of Metro line by Dec 2027: Shivakumar
Driverless Metro train for Pink Line reaches Kothanur depot
