India, Feb. 17 -- Bengaluru's 10.8 km Major Arterial Road (MAR), which aims to provide seamless connectivity between south and west Bengaluru, is expected to be operational within the next two months.

According to a Times of India report, the 10-lane stretch, running from Challaghatta (near the Namma Metro depot) on Mysuru Road to Kadabagere Cross on Magadi Road, serves as an alternative to the tolled NICE corridor, located roughly 2 km away.

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The new road will not only enhance connectivity to the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) but will also cut travel time from 1.5 hours to just 10 minutes, the TOI report added.

Initially budgeted at...