DEVANAHALLI - the suburban home to the Bangalore International Airport and focal point of capital investments and growth is expected to emerge as major commercial hub by 2017 - 18. A slew of proposed developments across domains underscore the rise.

Commercial:

• 4000 acres KIADB IT/BT, Hardware & Aerospace field in the vicinity the airport
• 309 acre Devanahalli Business Park
• 980 acre Bangalore Aerospace Park is expected to be fully functional by 2018
• 50 acre IFCI Global Financial City is expected to be functional by 2017
• 12,000 acres of Bangalore KIAL IT Investment Region (ITIR) proposal is under consideration

Hospitality & Entertainment:

• International Convention Centre Close to Devanahalli Business park to be functional by 2016
• Oberoi, Marriott, Taj and Trident setting up 5 star hotels and Resorts around Devanahalli

• Manipal Education is setting up a 200 acre University campus in North Bangalore
• Aviation Academy spread across 9 acres inside Devanahalli Business park

Proposed Connectivity:

• Widening of Bellary road (the key airport access road) from a 6 to 8 lane for a faster, effortless travel
• A 33 Km high -speed rail link (HSRL) connecting central Bangalore to the airport
• Peripheral Ring Road and Satellite Town Ring Road connecting most parts of Bangalore to the airport
• A 15 Km elevated corridor connecting central Silk Board Junction to Jaymahal Road for speedier access to the airport
• Phase 2 of the Metro (72 Kms) to extend up to the airport in the north and NICE junction in the south
• The planned Metro rail connectivity in phase 2 will further improve accessibility