Published On:August 17 2024
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"Cabinet Approves ₹15,611 Crore for Bangalore Metro Rail Phase-3"
The Cabinet recently greenlit Phase-3 of the Bangalore Metro Rail Project, which will see the development of two elevated corridors stretching 44.65 km and comprising 31 stations, at a cost of ₹15,611 crore.
Phase-3 includes Corridor-1, running 32.15 km from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along the Outer Ring Road West, featuring 22 stations. Corridor-2 extends 12.50 km from Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road, with nine stations. Upon completion, Bengaluru’s metro rail network will total 220.20 km.
“This expansion will significantly ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity across key areas of Bengaluru, including the Outer Ring Road West and Magadi Road,” the government stated. The new corridors will provide direct access to the international airport and Outer Ring Road East, connecting major IT hubs and integrating with existing and upcoming transport facilities, including bus stands and railway stations.
The project is expected to handle around 2.6 million riders daily once operational.
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