During an on‑site inspection, Ramesh directed engineers to level the ground beneath the flyover, seal open storm‑water drains with concrete slabs, and install lighting and seating to make the area usable for commuters.
The under‑pass, which has long been used as a garbage dump, currently poses a barrier to pedestrians, a point the commissioner highlighted before ordering the improvements.
The proposed scheme is modeled on the successful transformation of the space under the Bellandur flyover, a joint effort by the corporation and the Walkaluru NGO that turned a neglected area into a community hub.
Ramesh also called for a dedicated footpath linking the Silk Board Metro station to the nearby BMTC bus stop, coupled with a drainage system designed to prevent water‑logging during rains.
Walkaluru, the non‑governmental organization involved in the Bellandur project, will begin painting murals on the flyover’s pillars this weekend, and its representatives have been asked to work with the corporation on a blueprint and feasibility study for the broader redevelopment.
The combined effort seeks to convert the under‑pass into a vibrant public space, improve commuter safety, and enhance the aesthetic appeal of a heavily trafficked corridor on Hosur Road.