State Highway 87 (Karnataka)
Bannerghatta Road (ಬನ್ನೇರುಘಟ್ಟ ರಸ್ತೆ, commonly known as BG Road) is an Indian State Highway in Karnataka. It connects Bangalore with the towns of Bannerghatta, Jigani, and Anekal. It extends for 49 kilometres (30 mi).[1] It starts as a branch from Hosur Road near the Adugodi Christian Cemetery and ends at Anekal.
87 | |
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The junction of Bannerghatta Road with NICE Road. | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by Karnataka Public Works Department, Bangalore Development Authority, | |
| Length | 49 km (30 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Adugodi |
| Arekere, Hulimavu, Gottigere, Bannerghatta National Park, Jigani | |
| South end | Anekal, Bangalore urban district |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Highway system | |
| State Highways in Karnataka | |
History edit
In 2011, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike announced that the road would be widened in several places while underpasses and flyovers would be built at major junctions.[2]
The Government of Karnataka cleared the second phase of Namma Metro, which proposes a third line from Gottigere to Nagavara via the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B). The project was designed to significantly reduce the traffic load on Bannerghatta Road.
Under the upgrade plans, the road was to be widened to 45 metres from 20–25 metres at an estimated cost of ₹137 crore (US$17 million).[3]
Main junctions edit
The main junctions and traffic hotspots are at Adugodi, Dairy Circle, Sagar Hospital, Gurappanapalya, Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, N. S. Palya, Bilekahalli, Arekere Gate, Hulimavu Gate, Gottigere, Bannerghatta Circle, Koppa Gate, and Jigani industrial area. The NICE BMIC peripheral ring road intersects with State Highway 87 south of Gottigere. For approximately five kilometers south of Jayadeva underpass, South Avenue, Bannerghatta Road was widened to four lanes by Mantri Developers in one of the city's first private-public partnerships. The Dairy Circle and the Jayadeva grade separators are on this road. Bannerghatta Road has intersections with major roads such as Hosur Road, Outer Ring Road, and NICE Road.
Religious places edit
- Sri Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple
- Santhome Parish Church
- Bilal Masjid
Educational institutions edit
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is located between Bilekahalli and Arekere. Christ University[4] Central Campus is located close to Dairy Circle and the Christ University Banngerghatta Road Campus is located at Hulimavu. AECS Magnolia Maaruti Public School, an outstanding CBSE school is located in Arekere, 3 kilometres north of IIMB. Located near the south end of B. G. road is Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan.[5] Sherwood High[6] is located near the NICE road intersection. Further away AMC Institutions, an all boys boarding school, Sarala Birla Academy,[7] is located on BG road, close to the Bannerghatta National Park.
Hospitals edit
Several major hospitals are located on this road:
- Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology
- Apollo Hospitals near Arekere junction
- Fortis Healthcare (previously known as Wockhardt Hospital) near Arekere Junction
- Narayana Health
- Vijayashree Hospitals
Malls edit
Malls on Bannerghatta Road include:
- Gopalan Innovation Mall, 22, Sarakki Industrial Layout, J.P. Nagar 3rd Phase
- Shoppers Stop, N S Palya, B.T.M. Layout 2nd Stage
- Vega City Mall, 172/1, Srinivas Industrial Estate, J.P. Nagar 3rd Phase
- Royal Meenakshi Mall, Cave Temple Road, Hulimavu
Residential Layouts edit
- CP Ecofront Layout, Near Kumbaranhalli
References edit
- ^ . Karnataka PWD. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ^ Rao, Sunitha (9 June 2011). . The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ^ BharadwajBengaluru, K.V. Aditya. "Delay in TDR policy holds up work on Namma Metro". The Hindu. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru - 560029". christuniversity.in. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "PSBB Schools". www.psbbschools.ac.in. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Sherwood High School | Learn • Lead • Succeed". Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ "Sarala Birla Academy". www.saralabirlaacademy.org. Retrieved 6 September 2019.