BLR-089 | Revitalising Bengaluru's Public spaces

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Under flyover

East Zone 1

BLR-089

Reclaiming the Transit Void in Doddanakundi

Area / Length:

3675 sqm

Main access road:

ORR Doddanekundi

Nominee:

Doddanekundi Rising

Budget

50-100 lakhs

Priority Interventions

This project transforms the underutilised space under the flyover into a vibrant public asset. Residual areas will be assessed and then repurposed for mobility or public spaces. Interventions include: designated parking zones, prioritising pedestrian and cyclist safety through a junction redesign. The remaining spaces will host public toilets, exhibition areas, and art installations, all while integrating Karnataka’s rich heritage into the aesthetic.

Priority Interventions

This project transforms the underutilised space under the flyover into a vibrant public asset. Residual areas will be assessed and then repurposed for mobility or public spaces. Interventions include: designated parking zones, prioritising pedestrian and cyclist safety through a junction redesign. The remaining spaces will host public toilets, exhibition areas, and art installations, all while integrating Karnataka’s rich heritage into the aesthetic.

Site context

Doddankeundi junction is a busy intersection with significant vehicular, pedestrian, and cycling traffic. The under-flyover space is mostly vacant, with occasional garbage accumulation. Parking available (between Pillar 10-14) in a few segments; a working public toilet; a cabin for pourakarmikas; two disused bus stops; and some landscaped areas. DULT has already created a proposal to redesign the junction, which is yet to be implemented.

Issues

This underutilised 600m x 6m site sits within a high-traffic, dense junction plagued by neglect. Pedestrian and non-motorised transit infrastructure is absent, creating significant safety risks. The area’s vulnerability is worsened by poor lighting and scattered garbage-dumping sites. These factors collectively undermine mobility and safety, transforming a strategic urban asset into a hazardous, neglected corridor.