Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Eastern Connectivity Tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time | Details

India TV News  

Bengaluru will soon say goodbye to traffic chaos on the airport route as the city gears up for the eastern connectivity tunnel, the construction of which is scheduled to begin later this year. The tunnel will connect the eastern parts of the city benefitting travellers from the areas of Whitefield, Sarjapur and Mahadevapura, aiming to reduce travel time by at least 30 minutes. All about the eastern connectivity tunnel The eastern connectivity tunnel is a part of an expansion project by Bangalore International Airport Limited, which is investing an amount of Rs 16,500 crore to upgrade and expand the airport. The initiative also includes the construction of two new metro stations within the airport, upgradation of taxiway system for smoother aircraft movement and the development of Terminal 3 to accommodate the increasing passenger load.

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Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway faces delays, now set for 2026 completion: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway faces delays, now set for 2026 completion: Report

Hindustan Times  

The ambitious Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, designed to enhance connectivity between the two metros, is now expected to be fully operational by June 2026, nearly a year later than the previously announced August 2025 deadline. The 68-km Karnataka stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway was opened for vehicular traffic last month, though the highway is yet to be officially inaugurated. Spanning 260 km, …

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway to be fully operational by June 2026
1 week, 6 days ago

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway to be fully operational by June 2026

The Hindu  

The much-anticipated Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway, which will significantly improve connectivity between the two state capitals, is expected to be fully completed only by June 2026. Responding to a query from Rajya Sabha MP Lahar Singh Siroya, Union Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari recently stated that the remaining portions of the expressway are scheduled to be completed by June 2026. The …

Tunnel roads, flyovers: DK Shivakumar's grand plans to ease Bengaluru traffic
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Tunnel roads, flyovers: DK Shivakumar's grand plans to ease Bengaluru traffic

India Today  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a series of ambitious infrastructure projects, including double-decker flyovers, tunnel roads, buffer roads, and elevated corridors, to tackle Bengaluru’s worsening traffic congestion. Speaking in the Legislative Council in response to a question from MLC Sudham Das, Shivakumar acknowledged that Bengaluru's unplanned growth has contributed to its traffic woes. He revealed that the government …

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bonanza for Bengaluru as infra projects get major push
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bonanza for Bengaluru as infra projects get major push

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru infrastructure got a major push in the state budget. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a slew of projects, including the pet scheme of Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar -- the tunnel road to ease traffic in the state capital. The CM announced that the government will be the guarantor for Rs 19,000 crore to execute …

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get tunnel roads, double-decker flyover, infrastructure boost
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get tunnel roads, double-decker flyover, infrastructure boost

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his 16th budget speech, announced a massive infrastructure push for Bengaluru, including tunnel roads, a 40.5 km double-decker flyover, lake rejuvenation, and improved drainage systems. To prioritise Bengaluru’s infrastructure, the annual grant has been increased from Rs 3,000 crore to Rs 7,000 crore for this financial year. The budget allocated Rs 28,909 crore to Bengaluru …

Bengaluru’s Electronics City flyover to remain closed at night for maintenance. Details
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Bengaluru’s Electronics City flyover to remain closed at night for maintenance. Details

Hindustan Times  

The Electronics City flyover in Bengaluru will be inaccessible to all vehicles from 11 pm to 6 am until further notice due to major maintenance work. The National Highways Authority of India has taken up repair work on the Hosur Main Road Elevated Flyover, leading to temporary traffic restrictions. "From March 5 onwards, vehicular movement will be prohibited on both …

Karnataka govt goes ahead with tunnel road, BBMP revamp despite opposition
1 month ago

Karnataka govt goes ahead with tunnel road, BBMP revamp despite opposition

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government is moving forward with its ambitious infrastructure plans, including a tunnel road project and a proposal to restructure the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike through the Greater Bengaluru initiative. The proposal to divide BBMP has drawn sharp reactions, with Union minister HD Kumaraswamy accusing the state government of trying to erase Bengaluru’s founder Kempegowda’s legacy. Despite political pushback, …

Bengaluru’s 10-lane toll-free road to connect south and west in just 10 minutes: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru’s 10-lane toll-free road to connect south and west in just 10 minutes: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s 10.8 km Major Arterial Road, which aims to provide seamless connectivity between south and west Bengaluru, is expected to be operational within the next two months. 1.5 hrs to 10 mins The new road will not only enhance connectivity to the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout but will also cut travel time from 1.5 hours to just 10 minutes, the TOI …

Karnataka commits Rs 1 lakh crore to alleviate Bengaluru's traffic challenges
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka commits Rs 1 lakh crore to alleviate Bengaluru's traffic challenges

India Today  

In a move to address Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion, the Karnataka government has announced a substantial investment of Rs 1 lakh crore. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar revealed that this funding will be allocated to major infrastructure projects, including the construction of tunnel roads and a sky deck, aiming to significantly improve the city's traffic flow. TUNNEL ROADS AND SKY …

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road snarls: Traffic Police warns of heavy evening jam amid flyover closure
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's Outer Ring Road snarls: Traffic Police warns of heavy evening jam amid flyover closure

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru commuters using the Outer Ring Road faced severe traffic congestion on Tuesday morning as the flyover near HSR Layout, between Silk Board and Iblur, was closed for infrastructure work by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. In a post on X, the Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory for ORR commuters traveling from Marathahalli towards Iblur and Silk Board. …

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Here’s where Bengaluru’s longest double decker flyover and metro corridor is coming

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru is set to witness a major infrastructure revamp with plans for an extensive double-decker road and metro corridor spanning 32.15 km between JP Nagar and Hebbal. The project, modeled after the Ragigudda-Silk Board stretch, will be the city’s longest flyover and is expected to ease congestion on the western section of the Outer Ring Road, Deccan Herald reported. Deputy …

Shivakumar writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking Central funding in upcoming Budget for Bengaluru’s infrastructure projects
2 months ago

Shivakumar writes to Nirmala Sitharaman seeking Central funding in upcoming Budget for Bengaluru’s infrastructure projects

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting financial support for Bengaluru’s major infrastructure projects such as the Peripheral Ring Road and tunnel roads in the upcoming Union Budget for 2025-26. In his letter, Mr. Shivakumar has emphasised Bengaluru’s role in India’s economic and technological advancements and the need for …

Bengaluru's new Hebbal-Silk Board Junction tunnel road to charge ₹330 toll for 16.6 km: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru's new Hebbal-Silk Board Junction tunnel road to charge ₹330 toll for 16.6 km: Report

Hindustan Times  

The proposed toll for Bengaluru's upcoming twin-tube tunnel road, connecting Hebbal and Silk Board Junction, has raised concerns with commuters and residents. For instance, a toll of ₹320 is estimated for the Hebbal-Sarjapur/HSR Layout route, ₹250 for the Hebbal-Hosur Main Road, ₹180 for Hebbal-Seshadri Road, and ₹320 for the Outer Ring Road, K R Puram-Silk Board Junction. Tunnel project blunder …

Bengaluru civic body’s ₹9.5 crore tunnel project report completed in three months but filled with copy-paste errors
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body’s ₹9.5 crore tunnel project report completed in three months but filled with copy-paste errors

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, is facing criticism after a Detailed Project Report for an ambitious ₹9.5 crore underground tunnel project was found to contain several glaring errors. The report, prepared by New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants Private Limited, outlines plans for a tunnel connecting Hebbal Esteem Mall Junction to Silk Board Junction. For instance, the traffic volume survey …

Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body under fire over inaccuracies in tunnel road project report

India Today  

A detailed project report for an ambitious tunnel road project in Karnataka’s Bengaluru has raised eyebrows after it was found to contain multiple inaccuracies, including environmental discrepancies and references to cities in Maharashtra. The DPR, which cost the state Rs 9.5 crore, prepared by New Delhi-based Rodic Consultants and submitted to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike in November 2024, outlined …

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru suburban rail project to expand by 146 km: What are the key locations?

Hindustan Times  

The much-awaited Bengaluru suburban rail project is set for a significant boost, with plans for a 146 km expansion under Phase 2 that will connect key locations and align with the proposed circular rail network around the city. Phase 1 of the suburban rail project is already in progress, covering four corridors with a combined length of 148 km. A …

Bengaluru to get ring road, runnel road network, Yellow Line Metro soon, traffic jams to be reduced
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get ring road, runnel road network, Yellow Line Metro soon, traffic jams to be reduced

India TV News  

Bengaluru: As the New Year comes in, the traffic jams in the city of Bengaluru will be reduced as several infrastructural developments are coming up in the city. These major infrastructural projects include completion of Yellow Metro Line, Tunnel road north-south corridor, Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, Bangalore Satellite Town Ring Road and Bangalore Peripheral Ring Road. Yellow Line Metro soon …

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru’s progress remain unfinished
3 months ago

Several ambitious projects undertaken for Bengaluru’s progress remain unfinished

Hindustan Times  

In 2024, several ambitious projects were undertaken for Bengaluru’s urban development such as tunnel roads and a 250-metre skydeck spearheaded by Bengaluru development minister DK Shivakumar. The much-anticipated Yellow Line, spanning 18.82 km from RV Road to Bommasandra with 16 elevated stations, will likely open in January 2025 The tunnel road project gained notable traction this year, with a detailed …

Bengaluru Metro sees limited progress in 2024; Yellow Line opening delayed again
3 months ago

Bengaluru Metro sees limited progress in 2024; Yellow Line opening delayed again

The Hindu  

This year, apart from the opening of a small stretch of the Green Line for public use, there was not much development in Bengaluru’s Namma Metro. Dogged by frequent delays in its projects, the much-anticipated opening of the Yellow Line was also postponed owing to delays in the delivery of rolling stock. While operations for the Yellow Line were initially …

Bengaluru civic body's ambitious plan to decongest traffic: Double-decker tunnels, flyovers, and more
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru civic body's ambitious plan to decongest traffic: Double-decker tunnels, flyovers, and more

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has released a comprehensive report outlining an ambitious plan to tackle Bengaluru's persistent traffic woes. Prepared by Altinok Consulting Engineering, the report proposes a 170-km network of tunnels, elevated corridors, and underpasses aimed at easing congestion and improving mobility across Bengaluru, Indian Express reported. Despite the ambitious nature of the project, the report highlights environmental …

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru
3 months, 1 week ago

46-km twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7-km elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses, among traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Forty-six kilometres of twin-tube tunnel roads, 124.7 km of elevated corridors, double deckers and underpasses: these are among the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike’s comprehensive traffic management infrastructure plan for Bengaluru. A feasibility report on the road infrastructure projects has estimated the total cost at ₹54,964 crore. According to the document, Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc. has conducted the feasibility study of …

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru metro expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi? DK Shivakumar says government is considering It

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday that the state government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote in the east, Nelamangala in the west, and Bidadi in the southwest. Additionally, Shivakumar highlighted that around 10,000 people commute daily from Kolar to Bengaluru by train for work. Metro stations to be developed at ₹ 100 …

Bengaluru Metro eyeing expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, Bidadi: DK Shivakumar
3 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Metro eyeing expansion to Hoskote, Nelamangala, Bidadi: DK Shivakumar

India Today  

To address Bengaluru’s growing traffic issues, the Karnataka government is considering extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Wednesday. Speaking in the Karnataka Assembly in Belagavi, Shivakumar responded to a query from MLA Sharath Bache Gowda regarding severe congestion on the Old Madras Road between KR Puram and Hoskote. …

Bengaluru to get 40-km tunnel road soon, traffic jams will be reduced: Check route, project details
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru to get 40-km tunnel road soon, traffic jams will be reduced: Check route, project details

India TV News  

The city of Bengaluru will get a 40-km tunnel road soon and the traffic jams will be reduced. Bengaluru to get 40-km tunnel road: Check route Of the entire 40 km-long tunnel roads, an 18 km-long north-south corridor will link Hebbal flyover in the north and Silk Board junction in the south and a 22 km-long east-west corridor will connect …

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport

India Today  

Bengaluru Airport City Limited, a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, has started building a large 2 million square foot Business Park. Bengaluru Airport City is being designed as a mixed-use area, with business parks, educational and healthcare districts, research and development hubs, as well as various entertainment and hospitality facilities. The development will also benefit from enhanced connectivity with …

Assets mortgaged for Bengaluru tunnels while Siddaramaiah firm on Wayanad homes
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assets mortgaged for Bengaluru tunnels while Siddaramaiah firm on Wayanad homes

India Today  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike plans to pledge its properties to raise Rs. This comes at a time when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in a letter dated December 9, reiterated Karnataka’s commitment to building 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims, drawing fire from the BJP. The project involves constructing 3-lane twin underground tunnels connecting Hebbal’s Esteem Mall Junction to Silk Board’s …

Bengaluru civic body to hire consulting firm for financial management of tunnel road and sky deck projects
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru civic body to hire consulting firm for financial management of tunnel road and sky deck projects

Hindustan Times  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanaragara Palike, the civic body of tech capital, has plans to hire a consultant firm for the financial management during the construction of projects like tunnel road and sky deck, reported Money Control. The consultant firm will prepare a comprehensive financial and fundamental plan for the BBMP in the upcoming five years as the civic body has …

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know
4 months ago

Bengaluru airport’s new tunnel to cut 30 minutes of travel time from Whitefield: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport is set to benefit from a new infrastructure project—the Eastern Connectivity Tunnel. According to The Indian Express, the move is part of the Bangalore International Airport Limited’s ₹16,500 crore expansion plan to support Bengaluru’s rapidly growing aviation sector. As reported by Indian Express, BIAL’s CEO, Hari Marar, highlighted that the tunnel’s design will improve overall traffic …

Bengaluru’s long-awaited airport line metro to open in two phases by 2026: Report
4 months ago

Bengaluru’s long-awaited airport line metro to open in two phases by 2026: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited plans to open the much-awaited Kempegowda International Airport Terminal–Hebbal section of the Blue Line by mid-2026, Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao has announced. The decision is expected to benefit airport-bound passengers, who can travel to Hebbal and switch to the airport Metro line, bypassing toll taxes for road travel. The line features 30 stations …

Bengaluru tunnel road work to begin by the first half of 2025: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru tunnel road work to begin by the first half of 2025: Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar said that the work for the underground tunnel road in Bengaluru will begin by the first half of 2025. Even after such tremendous urbanisation, the roads are the same, but the number of people has increased.” He further said that the underground tunnel project would be a solution to the traffic problem in the city. …

Bengaluru to launch double-decker metro line in Phase-3 expansion plans: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru to launch double-decker metro line in Phase-3 expansion plans: Report

Hindustan Times  

In good news for commuters, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited is preparing to introduce a double-decker metro line as part of its Namma Metro Phase 3 expansion, following the recent completion of a double-decker flyover from Ragigudda to Silk Board. Construction will start soon, enhancing connectivity and easing traffic congestion across Bengaluru with elevated paths, stations, and additional infrastructure. …

Bengaluru Metro’s green line extension opens
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bengaluru Metro’s green line extension opens

Hindustan Times  

After a seven-year delay, Bengaluru’s long-awaited Namma Metro Green Line extension from Nagasandra to Madavara opened for commercial operations on Thursday, officials familiar with the matter said. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited had announced the commencement of services for this 3.14-km elevated stretch, part of the metro project’s Phase-2, following a safety inspection by the Commissioner of Metro Railway …

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

After 7-year delay, Bengaluru metro's green line extension finally opens for commercial operation

Hindustan Times  

After a 7-year delay, the long-awaited 3.14-km stretch of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Green Line, extending from Nagasandra to Madavara, officially opened for commercial operations on November 7, announced Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited. Trains on this new stretch will run every 10 minutes, with services starting as early as 5 amfrom Madavara and ending at 11.00 pm, the BMRCL press …

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility
5 months, 1 week ago

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility

ABP News  

Bangaloreans will soon be able to reach the airport in just five minutes instead of 1.5 hours thanks to a new collaboration between Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Sarla Aviation. eVTOL technology will allow for a significant reduction in travel time, with the aim of easing traffic congestion and creating more efficient transportation systems in the city.

Express Routes: Electronic city to Hebbal, Bengaluru
6 months ago

Express Routes: Electronic city to Hebbal, Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

There are various ways to get from Electronic City to Bengaluru's Hebbal neighborhood: Via Bus: The airport shuttle, known as BMTC Vayu Vajra KIA-8, operates around the clock and makes stops at Electronic City and several destinations along the Outer Ring Road before arriving at Kempegowda International Airport. Standard buses operated by BMTC: Along the route to Hebbal, there are …

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board
7 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka cabinet approves 12,690 crore tunnel road project from Hebbal to Silk Board

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The state cabinet on Thursday granted administrative approval for construction of an 18.5-km tunnel road from Hebbal to Central Silk Board Junction on Hosur Road at an estimated cost of Rs 12,690 crore. The cabinet also approved a 250-foot tall skydeck project in Bengaluru to be built at a cost of Rs 500 crore. Initially, 11 high-density corridors were …

Twin-tunnel-road likely for north-south, east-west corridors in Bengaluru
8 months ago

Twin-tunnel-road likely for north-south, east-west corridors in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike finds construction of twin tube tunnel roads more feasible than single tube tunnels along north-south and east-west high density corridors in Bengaluru, according to the feasibility study report. For the east-west high-density corridor of 30 km, the estimated cost of a twin tube tunnel is ₹18,000 crores. A senior BBMP official said although the single …

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH
8 months ago

PM Modi conducts 'first blast' of Shinkun La tunnel: A gamechanger for Ladakh connectivity | WATCH

India TV News  

Shinkhun La Tunnel: In a major boost to Ladakh's infrastructure, the Shinkhun La Tunnel is set to revolutionise transportation and connectivity in the region. Overview of the project The Shinkhun La Tunnel, located at an altitude of approximately 15,000 feet, is part of India's ambitious plan to improve connectivity in its high-altitude border areas. The completion of the Shinkhun La …

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Kanakapura Road, Mysuru Road…’: Karnataka minister unveils potential areas for Bengaluru's 2nd airport; Check details

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister for Infrastructure MB Patil on Wednesday announced that Bengaluru is poised to receive a second international airport to accommodate its burgeoning growth as a global city. Speaking at a press conference at Vidhana Soudha, Patil said the new airport will have the capacity to handle up to 100 million passengers annually, news agency ANI reported. READ | Bengaluru …

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway: Can you travel between these cities in 2 hours? Check here
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway: Can you travel between these cities in 2 hours? Check here

Live Mint  

Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway: In a welcome relief to motorists, the 262-km-long Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is close to completion. The BCE project, officially NE-7, is a four-lane access-controlled road connecting Hoskote near Bengaluru, Karnataka, with Sriperumbudur near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on July 4 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would inaugurate the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway …

Pothole-riddled airport link road in Bengaluru causes frustration and safety concerns
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Pothole-riddled airport link road in Bengaluru causes frustration and safety concerns

The Hindu  

The alternative road connecting the eastern parts of Bengaluru to Kempegowda International Airport via Bagalur and Begur, known as the Airport Link Road, is a motorist’s nightmare. Local residents complain about large potholes at Hennur junction, Kothanur, K Narayanapura, Mittaganahalli junction, and Bagalur junction Airport employee and residents demand urgent repairs Prakash Murthy, an airport employee who frequently travels on …

Bengaluru airport to get elevated western cross-field taxiway
9 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru airport to get elevated western cross-field taxiway

The Hindu  

Bangalore International Airport Limited, which operates the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, plans to construct an elevated western cross-field taxiway. The western cross-field taxiway is expected to enhance operational efficiency and safety for aircraft taxiing between the two terminals and two runways of the airport. To enhance operational efficiency and safety for aircraft taxiing between terminals and runways, Western Crossfield …

Underground tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic by 2025, details announced: Report
9 months, 1 week ago

Underground tunnel to ease Bengaluru traffic by 2025, details announced: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, often dubbed India’s Silicon Valley, is set to bid farewell to its notorious traffic jams with the imminent construction of an 18-km-long underground tunnel road. Projected at an estimated cost of approximately ₹ 8,100 crore, or roughly ₹ 450 crore per kilometre, the underground tunnel is slated for completion by January 1, 2025. Projected at an estimated cost of …

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why
11 months, 4 weeks ago

1 km stretch on Bengaluru's Banerghatta road to be shut for an year. Here is why

Hindustan Times  

A part of Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta road will be shut for a year due to the ongoing metro construction, said Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited in an announcement. The one-kilometre stretch from the MICO signal to Anepalya junction will be disabled from April 1 for the commuting as Lakkasandra underground metro station is under construction. Here is why In an announcement, …

Karnataka Budget: Proposals to increase BBMP revenue, decongest traffic
1 year, 1 month ago

Karnataka Budget: Proposals to increase BBMP revenue, decongest traffic

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Budget presented on Friday has proposed to substantially step up the revenue of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, besides focusing on decongesting Bengaluru’s traffic through the implementation of big-ticket projects. The budget said this fiscal, the civic body has collected ₹4,300 crore, which is ₹1,000 crore more than the previous financial year’s collection. The budget has also proposed …

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Minister MB Patil said that the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project, which is expected to connect the outskirts of the state capital to the city, will be finished by December 2027. Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project to be finished by Dec 2027: Karnataka minister Speaking to reporters on Friday, MB Patil said, “All Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project corridors will be finished …

Bangalore Development Authority calls tenders for 74-km Peripheral Ring Road project
1 year, 2 months ago

Bangalore Development Authority calls tenders for 74-km Peripheral Ring Road project

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority on Tuesday called for e-tenders for the 74-km Peripheral Ring Road project proposed in 2007 to decongest the city. The project, which is to be renamed as Bengaluru Business Corridor, is estimated to cost Rs 27,000 crore and the contract for the same is a 50-year lease period. The project will have 8 lanes running …

‘DPR preparation for tunnel road in Bengaluru on track’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘DPR preparation for tunnel road in Bengaluru on track’

The Hindu  

To find a permanent solution to the congestion in Bengaluru city, construction of tunnel roads at select places has been proposed, said Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in his Republic Day address, adding that, “The process of preparation of Detailed Project Report with the help of international agency for construction of tunnel road of 2-km area has been initiated.” It may be …

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling
1 year, 3 months ago

Funds Sought From Centre For Bengaluru City Road Tunneling

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Bengaluru City incharge and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar who has envisaged urban tunnels to decongest Bengaluru City roads on Wednesday made an appeal to Union Minister for Finance Nirmala Sitaraman in New Delhi and sought requisite funds from the Central Government to make the planned project a reality which approximately comes to around Rs 30,000 crore. He brought …

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