Bengaluru to get longest double-decker flyover under ₹9,700-crore Namma Metro Phase 3: Report

Under this plan, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will construct elevated metro lines stacked above flyovers along two crucial corridors.

Published on: Sep 5, 2025, 08:05:25 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Bengaluru is set to take a major step forward in its long-awaited Metro Phase 3 expansion. The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday cleared the ₹9,700-crore double-decker viaduct project, paving the way for civil works to begin after months of delay.

The first corridor will run from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along the western stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR). (Representational Image)

Under this plan, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will construct elevated metro lines stacked above flyovers along two crucial corridors.

The first corridor will run from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along the western stretch of the Outer Ring Road (ORR), featuring a 28.486-km flyover, the longest in Bengaluru, Deccan Herald reported.

(Also Read: 'Naanu Kannada...': How a Mumbaikar's efforts in Bengaluru won hearts and free drinks )

The second corridor will extend from Hosahalli to Kadabagere on Magadi Road, with a 8.635-km flyover. Together, the double-decker viaducts will cover 37.121 km, combining metro lines and roadways in a first-of-its-kind project for the city.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said the ₹9,700-crore cost includes civil works, land acquisition, design, and other expenses. The Union government will fund only the metro lines, while the state will bear 50% of the flyover cost, 10% will come from urban local bodies, and 40% will be raised through loans. The state has already earmarked ₹4,000 crore in the 2025-26 budget for Namma Metro, part of which will be spent on this project, the report further added.

Originally planned to stretch 44.65 km, the double-decker length has been trimmed to 37.121 km.

The cabinet nod marks the final approval for Phase 3, which the Union cabinet had cleared on August 16, 2024. Civil works are now expected to begin in early 2025, with tenders for the first four packages, covering both stations and viaducts, set to be floated later in September. Contractors will be given 45–60 days, and finalisation is expected by mid-November.

Groundwork could begin as early as January 2025. However, the delays caused by the double-decker plan have already pushed the completion timeline by six months. Phase 3 is now expected to be ready by May 2031, instead of 2030, at a 5% higher cost than the original ₹15,611 crore estimate.

(Also Read: How to check your new Bengaluru corporation under GBA: Full list of wards and link here )

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.