The long-delayed Varthur elevated corridor on Bengaluru’s SH-35 has received a fresh December 2026 completion deadline, with KRDCL directing the contractor to accelerate pending work after years of missed timelines.
Varthur Elevated Corridor Gets New Deadline
Karnataka Road Development Corporation Ltd (KRDCL) has set December 2026 as the latest target for completing the ₹488-crore Varthur elevated corridor. The 100-foot elevated corridor is being developed along SH-35, a congested route serving Varthur, Gunjur and nearby areas in east Bengaluru.
Work began on May 20, 2019, and the project was initially expected to be completed by November 2021. Delays involving land acquisition, utility shifting, approvals and execution pushed the project far beyond its original schedule.
KRDCL Pushes Contractor to Speed Up Work
The revised deadline was announced during a project review meeting, where KRDCL Managing Director Susheelamma N and other officials instructed the contractor to expedite the remaining works. KRDCL says around 80% of the required land acquisition has been completed.
Side-drain works have also been completed, while more than 50 properties between Varthur Kodi and Varthur police station have been demolished. Pending land acquisition and right-of-way issues, however, are still affecting progress.
Fourteen Properties Still Await Acquisition
Fourteen properties are yet to be acquired, with some cases pending over Transferable Development Rights (TDR) or cash compensation. Authorities may initiate land acquisition proceedings where TDR processing cannot be completed.
Officials have also asked KRDCL to secure road land needed for drain works along the Varthur police station-Gunjur stretch so construction can proceed without further delay.
Residents Seek Progress and Accountability
Residents remain cautious after years of missed deadlines. The SH-35 corridor connecting Whitefield, Varthur, Gunjur, Sarjapur and Outer Ring Road continues to face damaged roads, unfinished drains, missing footpaths, waterlogged potholes and severe congestion.
Citizen groups say they have submitted more than 100 representations seeking faster execution, monthly progress updates and clearer accountability. With the December 2026 target now in place, commuters say they will judge the project by visible progress on the ground rather than another official assurance.
