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Silk Board: How Bengaluru’s Busiest Junction Is Transforming


31, December 2025

Have you ever been caught in Bengaluru traffic and felt like everything just stopped moving?

Chances are, you were near Silk Board Junction - the busy crossing where Hosur Road meets the Outer Ring Road, close to BTM and HSR Layout.

With more than 12,000 vehicles passing through every hour, it's no surprise that Silk Board is famous for traffic jams.

Why All the Chaos at Silk Board Junction?

Silk Board isn’t just any traffic signal - it’s one of the most important spots in Bengaluru’s transport system. It connects key areas like Electronic City and the tech hubs along Outer Ring Road, with thousands of people passing through every day.

During rush hour, vehicles move painfully slow - just around 4.5 km/h - making it one of the slowest junctions in the city.

It’s also a major spot for public transport users. The Silk Board bus stop are always packed. And if you’ve ever searched for silk board to majestic distance is (around 10 to 12.6 km), you’re definitely not alone. Many commuters travel this stretch daily, dealing with long delays and heavy traffic.

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Game-Changer: The Silk Board Double Decker Flyover

In July 2024, Bengaluru introduced South India’s first double-decker flyover - the Silk Board flyover, which runs from Ragigudda to Central Silk Board.

Flyover Highlights:

  • It’s 3.36 km long, with roads on one level (8 meters high) and metro tracks above that (16 meters high)
  • Has five ramps connecting important areas like BTM and HSR Layout
  • Helps vehicles skip busy signals, including the one near Silk Board metro station

This new Silk Board double-decker flyover is also directly connected to the Silk Board Namma Metro line, making it a big step forward in improving how people move around the city.

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Silk Board Real Estate

Silk Board in Bangalore is a popular area for real estate because it's located where Hosur Road and Outer Ring Road meet, connecting key tech areas like Electronic City, HSR Layout, and Koramangala.

Although traffic is a common issue, the upcoming metro lines (Yellow and Blue) are expected to make travel easier by 2025–26.

Property prices here vary, and there’s strong demand for rentals from people working in IT.

With better infrastructure and more housing projects on the way, Silk Board remains a top choice for both buyers and investors.

Real Impact: Has Traffic Improved?

The numbers show improvement:

  • Daily traffic alerts went down from 24 to 15
  • Traffic lines got shorter - from 19 km to 10 km
  • Traffic during rush hours dropped by 42 - 45%
  • Under the flyover, traffic reduced by 56%

But while that sounds great, it also raises some new questions...

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The Human Side: Are Pedestrians Being Left Behind?

Drivers might be happy, but walking near the Silk Board bus stand is still tough:

  • There are very few proper crosswalks
  • Sidewalks are missing in many places
  • The paths under the flyover are narrow and unsafe

A skywalk and travelator were supposed to link the Silk Board metro station with nearby bus stops and areas, but the project is delayed - leaving daily walkers in danger.

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Air Pollution at Silk Board: A Hidden Crisis

Even though traffic has improved, the air quality around Silk Board is still bad:

  • The air pollution index (AQI) often stays between 150 and 190
  • The main causes are vehicle smoke, dust from metro construction, and heavy traffic at the Silk Board interchange

If you travel from the Silk Board bus stand to Kempegowda International Airport, you’re probably breathing in a lot of pollution before your trip even starts.

The Future: Silk Board Metro and Multimodal Dreams

What’s coming next?

The Silk Board, Bangalore metro line is part of the Blue Line extension, which will connect KR Puram to Central Silk Board with 13 new stations by the end of 2026.

The Silk Board interchange will become an important spot where metro, buses, and roads all meet.

This means the long-awaited goal of a smooth, multi-transport Silk Board junction - where you can easily switch between bus, metro, and roads - is getting closer to becoming real.

Food for Thought

  • Building for Everyone or Just Cars?
    Are these changes helping all people, or mostly just those driving?
  • Quick Fix or Lasting Solution?
    Wider roads might ease traffic now - but will they help with pollution in the long run?
  • Spending Money Wisely
    A lot of money goes into roads and tunnels. But are things like safe walking paths and easy last-mile travel being ignored?

Wrapping Up:

Silk Board in Bangalore isn’t just famous for traffic jams and noise anymore - it’s turning into an example of how the city is changing.

With new flyovers, metro stations, bus stops, and sidewalks, it shows the balance between progress and the needs of people.

So next time you’re stuck in traffic at Silk Board Junction Bengaluru, take a moment to look around. You’re not just waiting at any busy spot - you’re right in the middle of a city that’s growing and changing.

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