Mysuru Upcoming Infrastructure Projects 2026: Airport, Ring Road, IT Hub & What It Means for Plot Buyers
If you grew up in Mysuru, you know the city has always moved at its own pace. Wide roads, the Palace lit up on Sundays, mornings that smell of jasmine and filter coffee. But something has changed in the last couple of years. Drive around the outskirts today and you’ll see survey stones, new layouts and road-widening works almost everywhere.
That’s not a coincidence. The state and central governments have lined up some of the biggest projects Mysuru has seen in decades. Some are already underway, some are on paper, and a few are stuck in land acquisition. In this blog, we break down each one honestly: what it is, where it stands, and what it could mean if you’re thinking of buying a plot in Mysuru.
Quick Look: Major Projects at a Glance
ProjectWhat’s plannedCurrent stageMysore Airport expansionRunway extended for bigger jetsLand acquisition, DPR stagePeripheral Ring Road105-km, six-lane ring around the cityDPR and land planningSecond IT city planIT and tech growth pushAnnounced in State Budget 2026–27Aerospace ParkNear Mysore Airport via KIADBAnnounced in State Budget 2026–27Mysuru–Kushalnagar Highway92-km, four-lane access-controlled roadUnder constructionRailway station redevelopmentStation upgrade with third entryAwaiting approvalInternational cricket stadiumKSCA stadium at HuyilaluLand allottedFilm CityFilm city at HimmavuRevised approval grantedGreater Mysuru City CorporationBigger city limitsNotified in January 2026
1. Mysuru Is Being Built as Karnataka’s Second IT City
This is the big one. In the State Budget 2026-27, presented on March 6, 2026, the Karnataka government announced plans to develop Mysuru as the state’s second IT hub after Bengaluru. The idea is to take pressure off Bengaluru and spread growth across the state.
Mysuru isn’t starting from zero either. Over 30,000 professionals already work in the city’s IT sector across nearly 100 companies.
What it means for you: More tech jobs mean more families settling in Mysuru, which means steady demand for homes and plots in well-connected residential areas.
2. Aerospace Park Next to Mysore Airport
The budget also announced an aerospace park next to Mysuru Airport, to be developed through KIADB. It is expected to create jobs and position the region as an emerging aerospace hub.
3. Mysore Airport Runway Expansion: Bigger Planes, More Flights
Right now, Mysore Airport can only handle smaller aircraft. That’s set to change. The plan is to extend the runway from 1,740 metres to 2,750 metres in the first phase, allowing jets like the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 to land in Mysuru.
Where does it stand? As of April 2026, 206 of the 240 acres needed had been acquired, with a small 7-acre parcel on the Mandakalli side still being resolved. The DRP for the expansion has been finalised and is awaiting formal approval. To make room for the longer runway, the Mysuru–Nanjangud highway will be realigned, with a tunnel proposed under the airport.
What it means for you: Direct flights to more cities make Mysuru far more attractive for NRIs, business travellers and second-home buyers.
4. The 105-km Peripheral Ring Road
Mysuru’s Outer Ring Road was a game changer for the city. The next step is even bigger. The planned Peripheral Ring Road will be 105.31 km long and 45 metres wide, with six lanes and two service roads, designed to ease pressure on the existing Outer Ring Road and support the city’s planned expansion.
The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has set aside ₹7.5 crore to prepare the Detailed Project Report, and officials had targeted laying the foundation stone by late 2026. MDA also plans to acquire a 100-ft strip on both sides of the road for future development.
What it means for you: Ring roads change maps. Areas between the Outer Ring Road and the new Peripheral Ring Road are likely to become the next growth belt as connectivity improves.
5. Mysuru–Kushalnagar Highway
This one is already on the ground. The 92-km four-lane highway is progressing, with completion expected around 2027. It starts at Guddehosur near Kushalnagar and ends near Srirangapatna, joining the Bengaluru–Mysuru highway, with bypasses at Periyapatna and Kushalnagar. Once complete, the Mysuru–Kushalnagar trip should take under 1.5 hours.
What it means for you: Faster access to Kodagu and the coast boosts tourism and trade, and keeps heavy traffic away from city roads.
6. Mysuru Railway Station Redevelopment
The Karnataka government has sought approval to redevelop Mysuru Railway Station, including a new third entry terminal, at an estimated cost of ₹422 crore. The project aims to improve passenger facilities, reduce crowding at existing entrances and improve connectivity around the station.
7. International Cricket Stadium at Huyilalu
Cricket fans, this one’s for you. Mysuru is set to get Karnataka’s second international cricket stadium at Huyilalu near Yelwal, about 10 km from the city, on around 26 acres. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) is expected to invest over ₹100 crore in the project.
8. Film City, Healthcare and Tourism Upgrades
Mysuru’s growth isn’t only about roads and offices.
Revised approval has been granted for the ₹500-crore Film City at Himmavu near Mysuru.
The Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences is set to expand into a 600-bed hospital.
Lingambudi Park will be developed further to attract tourists and nature lovers.
Underground drainage works will be taken up in parts of the city.
9. Greater Mysuru: The City Is Getting Bigger
The government has notified the Greater Mysuru City Corporation, covering 341.44 sq km, about four times the 86.31 sq km under the present corporation. The move has seen debate among local leaders on how it should be rolled out.
Planning is expanding too. MDA has proposed growing its Local Planning Area from 519 sq km to nearly 1,200 sq km, which is awaiting state approval. A new GIS-based master plan for the Mysuru–Nanjangud region is also being prepared.
What it means for you: As city limits grow, areas that were once “outskirts” start getting city-level civic services, which usually improves liveability and land value over time.
Let’s Be Honest: Timelines Can Slip
We’d be doing you a disservice if we only told you the exciting parts. Big infrastructure in India often takes longer than planned. The airport has waited years on land acquisition, and highway deadlines have shifted more than once. So here’s our advice:
Don’t buy only on announcements. Buy where basic infrastructure (roads, water, power) already exists, with future projects as a bonus.
Check approvals first. A plot near a ring road means nothing if the layout isn’t legally approved. Read our guide on MUDA, DTCP and A-Khata before you buy.
Think 5–10 years, not 5–10 months. Land rewards patience.
