The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has commenced brisk construction of a grade separator on the Mysuru–Bengaluru Highway at Kempegowda Circle (Manipal Hospital Junction). The project is estimated at Rs. 120 crore. Excavation has already reached a depth of more than 20 feet at the Bengaluru-bound entry point and similar work will soon be undertaken on the remaining three approaches to the junction.