Commerce over public good? BMRCL opts for shopping area instead of parking for metro riders

Rather than providing space for parking vehicles to aid commuters, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is building a two-storey commercial space below the viaduct in Indiranagar.

The building coming up in the vacant space will accommodate 25 shops, disregarding regulations.

During the visit to the site, DH observed that the construction of the two-storey building was almost finished. The setback rules were not followed, and the second floor was positioned too close to the viaduct, potentially compromising safety and hindering maintenance work due to the limited access.