For a long time, Bengaluru has been waiting for the next big expansion of its metro network, and now the long-pending Phase 3 is finally moving into the execution stage. After months of slow progress, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has confirmed that tender invitations will start soon. Keep reading for more details.
Construction For Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 To Begin Soon
Phase 3 of Bengaluru Metro is finally gearing up for on-ground work. The main stretch of the upcoming metro line will have a 28.4 km corridor connecting JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura in Hebbal. As per Hindustan Times, the Central Government had approved this stretch almost a year ago, but the tendering process kept getting postponed.
Seeing the constant delay in construction, citizens also raised questions to which officials explained the reason. They revealed that the delay is caused by the complex engineering plan of the double-decker structure. It is expected to carry both flyover and metro line on the same setup. The good news is that the detailed designs are now complete, allowing construction to finally move forward.
This line will have 30 stations, and seven of them will act as interchange points, connecting existing and upcoming metro routes. The construction work of this corridor will be divided into 10 packages and will cover viaducts, stations, and depots.
The route will pass through several important localities, including JP Nagar, Kamakya, Kadirenahalli, Hosakerehalli, KHB Colony, Kamakshipalya, Mysuru Road, Nagarabhavi Circle, Papareddypalya, Sumanahalli Cross, Nagashettihalli, and Kempapura. Earlier, Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had targeted the year 2029 for completion, but due to the delays in approvals and tendering, the new expected completion timeline is 2031.
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India’s First Double-Decker Integrated Viaduct
Get ready, Bengaluru! The upcoming Namma Metro Phase 3 will also have India’s first double-decker integrated viaduct that will stretch 37.12 km. This includes the 28.4 km JP Nagar–Kempapura route and an additional 8.6 km stretch between Hosahalli (Magadi Road) and Kadabagere. The estimated budget of ₹9,700 crore for the double-decker structure has already been approved by the Centre.
For Phase 3 funding, the State Government will pay 50%, 10% by the Central Government, and the remaining 40% will be arranged through loans. The total cost of this project is around ₹15,611 crore. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is expected to give a ₹7,577 crore loan. It will also support the purchase of new metro trains.
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