Emphasis on infra in Bengaluru, these projects running to make the city’s traffic easier

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Photo: PTI Traffic in Bengaluru.

There is an important development in Bangalore regarding infrastructure (infrastructure). Under this, Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited has started preparations for the upgrade of Outer Ring Road. The 22 km long ring road is spread between Bayyappanhalli to Silk Board Junction and plans to develop it according to international standards. Bangalore Smart Infrastructure Limited is now going to appoint a private firm, which will be given the responsibility of suggesting solutions for main roads and service roads and preparing drawings.

Budget of ₹ 400 crore for Outer Ring Road Development

The project has been launched after the announcement of allotment of Rs 400 crore for the development of one part in its recent budget by Brihat Bangalore Mahanagar Palike (BBMP). The bright Bengaluru metropolitan Palike has also approved the improvement of 75 major junctions of the city, which is an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore. The work is divided into 15 packages and a target is to be completed in the next six months. Although the upgrade of Outer Ring Road was announced by the then Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai in the state budget of 2023-24, but after two and a half years, work has started after two and a half years.

M. Lokesh, Chief Engineer of the Road Works Department of BBMP said, “We will improve the geometry of junctions to ease traffic, prevent accidents and ensure safety of pedestrians.” Also, these junctions will also be beautified.

Yellow line of Namma Metro will start in August

Another big development has surfaced. According to the news, the Yellow line of Namma Metro is going to start from August 2025. Initially this line will serve 25,000 passengers, but when it is completely operational, this number is expected to reach two lakhs. The 19.15 km long corridor extends from RV Road to Bomasandra, including 16 stations. However, at the moment the service can be started with only seven stations, it is being considered.

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