Future metro lines to follow double-decker flyover design, says Karnataka DCM DK Shivakumar

The DCM said future metro projects will adopt the double-decker flyover model considering challenges in land acquisition and their use in easing traffic.

Published on: Jul 18, 2024, 17:05:02 IST

By Yamini C S

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On Wednesday, Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar revealed that future metro projects in the state will adopt the existing double-decker flyover model. This announcement came during the inauguration of Bengaluru’s first double-decker flyover, which extends from Silk Board to Ragi Gudda in Jayanagar for its initial trial run, news agency ANI reported.

South India's first double-decker flyover was recently launched in Bengaluru.

"Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar today said that double-decker flyover model would be followed for the future metro lines," a press release from the DCM's office stated, as accessed by the agency.

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"Land acquisition is a difficult task these days. Double-decker flyovers are very useful for easing the traffic, though they are slightly expensive," the DCM, who also holds Bengaluru development portfolio, reportedly said.

"The current 5.25 km double-decker flyover has cost ₹450 crore and it is not very expensive considering the current cost structures. The BBMP and BMRCL would share the cost of this project. The Chief Minister, Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and I have held many discussions on easing traffic in Bengaluru," he added.

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"This double decker flyover would benefit about 30% of the people who commute towards Hosur Road. This will help people of Electronic City, HSR Layout and Mahadevapura. A plan at the cost of ₹5,475 crore has been conceived to build a 9.5 km elevated 5 lane road in Bengaluru," he further stated, according to ANI.

"Ramalinga Reddy is instrumental in building this double decker flyover. Ramalinga Reddy discussed the double decker model with the then MD of BMRCL Kharola and introduced it. I am delighted to inaugurate this. The traffic flow will be analysed during trial run and it will be thrown open to the public fully later," he assured.

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"The tunnel project will be placed before the next Cabinet meeting and I will present it before you all. We have taken some big decisions for Bengaluru. We have called a meeting of all Bengaluru MLAs and MPs to discuss these projects on July 27. The projects will be placed before the Cabinet after that," Shivakumar concluded.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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