NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approves Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase-2A and Phase-2B with total length of 58.19 km. The total cost of the project is expected to be INR 14,788.101 crore.
Phase-2A comprises construction of 19.75 km long elevated corridor connecting KR Puram to Central Silkboard with 13 stations while Phase-2 comprises construction of 38.44 long corridors connecting K R Puram to the Kempegowda International Airport via Hebbal Junction with 17 stations on the route.
According to Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, “Once completed in the estimated 54 months, this project will play a key role in decongesting the city which contributes 40% to India’s IT exports & is home to a large number of IT parks, hubs & industries; many of which are located on the route.”
“This connectivity would provide a sustainable & efficient mode of transport enabling the city to realise its economic potential & ease traffic congestion on the roads leading to the Airport. It will also contribute to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions”, he further added.
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In another news, BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation) will take up compensatory plantation mostly on Army land as a part of its plan to plant 4,990 saplings in May and June this year. BMRCL had received approval to axe 499 trees in 4 different locations for Phase-2 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project.
The Nurserymen Co-operative Society Limited has been entrusted with this task of compensatory plantation while High Court will actively monitor this greening exercise.