140 cr World Bank aid for road work in City

140 cr World Bank aid for road work in City
Deccan Herald

The BMP has already submitted clarifications for upgradation of 139kms of roads to the World Bank. The work will be divided into four packages.

The Bangalore Mahanagar Palike held a pre-bid meeting with the World Bank regarding upgradation of 41 roads in Bangalore.

The World Bank has approved a loan of Rs 140 crore for upgradation of 139 kms of roads in four high density corridors.

The work will be divided into four packages, one each for the northern, southern, eastern and western parts of the city.

While the tendering process is nearly complete for the first package comprising 28 kms on the northern corridor, the other three are still in their initial stages.

The three packages comprise 111 kms, with 27 kms in the eastern section, 40 kms in the western section and 44 kms in the southern section. According to sources, the meeting discussed details of the tender documents.

The BMP is believed to have submitted its clarifications and the World bank is expected to respond with the quotes in two-three weeks’ time.

PROJECT TO GO TO KLAC

The Standing Committee on Works has approved the awarding of the road upgradation project, targetting key roads on priority basis, to the Karnataka Land Army Corporation (KLAC).

The KLAC was recommended for the work at the third empowerment meeting held between the Government and the IT companies last week.