New Delhi, Aug 16 (UNI) The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Phase-3 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project with two elevated corridors for a length of 44.65 Km with 31 stations costing Rs 15,611 crore.
On operationalization of Phase-3, Bengaluru city will have 220.20 Km of active Metro Rail Network, an official statement said after the Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Phase-3 of Bangalore Metro Rail Project represents a significant advancement in the city’s infrastructure development. Phase-3 acts as a major expansion of the Metro Rail Network in the city, the official statement added.
Besides enhanced connectivity, reduction in traffic congestion this project will lead to environmental benefits as the addition of Phase-3 Metro Rail Project and increase in overall Metro Rail Network in Bengaluru city, can significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional fossil fuel-based transport.
Multi-Modal Integration is planned at 10 locations at JP Nagar 4th Phase, JP Nagar, Kamakya, Mysore Road, Sumanahalli, Peenya, BEL Circle, Hebbal, Kempapura, Hosahalli and provides interchanges with existing and under construction Metro Stations, BMTC Bus stands, Indian Railway Stations, proposed Suburban (K-RIDE) Stations, the statement said.
All the Phase-3 stations are proposed with dedicated bus bays, Pick up and drop off bays, Pedestrian Paths, IPT/Auto Rickshaw stands.
BMTC is already running feeder buses to the operational metro stations and the same will be extended to the Phase-3 stations also, it added.
