Karnataka Seeks Relaxation of 20 km Building Limits Around Defence Airports, Land Allocation for Twin Tunnels, Flyovers to Decongest City
New Delhi: In a major push for Bengaluru’s infrastructure expansion, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has urged Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to relax height restrictions on buildings near defence airports and allocate land for key urban projects aimed at easing the city’s growing traffic crisis.
During a meeting held in New Delhi, Shivakumar submitted a detailed request highlighting how stringent defence-related regulations are slowing down Bengaluru’s development, particularly in high-growth zones.
“Bengaluru is one of the fastest-growing cities globally. Additional restrictions on construction are hindering its progress and limiting development potential,” Shivakumar stated.
The government has sought a review balancing flight safety with urban growth, noting that global cities such as Singapore, Amsterdam, Dallas, London, and Dubai integrate airports into broader development ecosystems.
- Twin Tunnel Project near Hebbal requiring 2.039 acres
- Rotary Flyover at Baiyyappanahalli Railway Junction needing 1.197 acres
- 60-ft Road from Airport Road (Bellary Road) to Sarovar Layout, passing near Defence Dairy Farm
- 24-metre Road from Lower Agaram Road to Ejipura via Sarjapur Road, requiring 13.709 acres
These projects are aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across Bengaluru’s busiest corridors.
Officials from Karnataka have already written to multiple central authorities, including the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Defence, seeking policy-level intervention to resolve long-pending issues.
