Despite the state government approving two 44-kilometre (Phase III) metro lines in November, the BMRCL is yet to begin pre-construction activities like land acquisition and shifting utilities, which is a time-consuming process. The primary reason for this is the government’s conditional approval for the project.
The state government had approved the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the two Namma Metro Phase III projects nearly nine months ago. One is a 32-km line connecting KP Nagar Phase IV with Kempapura (Hebbal), and the other is a 12.5-km corridor connecting Hosahalli with Kadabagere along Magadi Road. The DPR was despatched for the Centre’s approval in February.
