India, Nov. 2 -- Commuters hoping for a smooth new route between Magadi Road and the Bengaluru-Mysuru access-controlled highway will have to wait a bit longer. The much-anticipated 11-km arterial road, developed by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), has hit yet another delay, with its opening now expected only in early 2026.

Originally set for completion in November 2025, the project is nearing its final phase but has been slowed by weather and pending approvals, said a report by The Times of India. The key missing piece is a railway underpass near Challaghatta, which has been stalled for two months due to relentless rain and pending clearance from the South Western Railway (SWR).

A senior BDA engineer said they are using box-pu...