Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Ltd resuming work on widening Uttarahalli Main Road (Dr Vishnuvardhan Road) under Bengaluru West City Corporation. Project will make 3.4-km stretch signal-free with seamless travel from Mysuru Road to Kanakapura Road. Work worth Rs 51 crore involves acquiring 133 properties; 15 owners approached for transferable development rights (TDR), 4 have received TDR. Remaining owners awaiting official acquisition notification. Planned start: Sankranti, 6-month completion timeline. Target inauguration: August 15. Road design: 24-metre width with 1-metre centre median, 1.5-metre footpath both sides, 8.5-metre carriage each side. Previous progress: 1-km completed, 2.4-km stopped due to tree removal and property owner objections. B-SMILE paid Rs 14 lakh to BESCOM for electric pole relocation. Project part of 2015 Revised Master Plan under Chief Minister's Navanagorathana scheme. Traffic will continue both ways during construction.

Uttarahalli Main Road is a key arterial road connecting Bengaluru's core areas to Kengeri, emerging as a sought-after residential location. It offers seamless connectivity to Banashankari, Padmanabhanagar, Kumaraswamy Layout, and Kengeri. Proximity to NICE Road and Outer Ring Road ensures easy access to Electronic City and Mysuru Road employment hubs. The area offers a mix of apartments, independent houses, and gated communities catering to different budgets. Reputed builders have launched projects featuring landscaped gardens, clubhouses, swimming pools, and security systems. Well-established educational institutions, hospitals, shopping complexes, and recreational spots are present. Despite urban development, the area retains green charm with several parks and open spaces.

Kanakapura Road, located 30 minutes from Electronic City IT corridor, is a prominent arterial route connecting major localities and extending towards city outskirts. Companies operational in area include Infosys, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra.

Pricing and Rentals:

• Apartment costs: ₹7,000–12,000 per sq ft; Grade A developments: ₹10,000–14,000 per sq ft
• Land costs: ₹3,000–15,000 per sq ft for plots; ₹4.5–15 crore per acre
• 2BHK rental: ₹20,000–30,000 per month (security deposit 6–9 months)
• 3BHK rental: ₹40,000 onwards
• Average residential rentals: ₹25,000–35,000 per month

Recent Price Movements:

• Residential properties increased 3% in H1 2023 (Knight Frank data)
• Plot costs jumped from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 per sq ft
• Project near Uttarahalli: plots now ₹10,000 per sq ft from ₹4,600 per sq ft
• Prestige Primrose 2BHK: sold at ₹1 crore from ₹75 lakh last year
• 1BHK prices: ₹75 lakh from ₹60–65 lakh last year

Infrastructure Developments:

• Kanakapura Road upgraded to four-lane highway
• NICE Road connects to Electronic City
• Mysuru Road connects Ramanagaram to Mysuru
• BBMP announced 2-km flyover at ₹1,200 crore cost (December 2024)
• Metro connectivity in area

Grade A Developers: Prestige Group, Brigade Group.

Expected appreciation of at least 15% in 2025 due to fewer residential inventories from Grade A developers. Area attracts investors seeking affordability compared to other Bengaluru localities. Challenges: disconnection from city centre, distance from Whitefield IT corridor.

BESCOM said a power outage on 18 October 2024 would affect Pattanagere, Sri Krishna Garden Layout, Concorde Garden City, BHEL Layout, BEML Layout, Mylasandra, Ideal Homes, Uttarahalli Main Road, Sachidananda Nagar, Vaddarapalya, Ganakal Village, Hemmigepura, Halagevaderahalli, Dwarka Nagar and surrounding areas.