BMRC approves designs of 8 more metro stations

BMRC approves designs of 8 more metro stations
By S Praveen Dhaneshkar, D H News Service, Bangalore:
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) has now approved the designs and cost estimates for the construction of eight more stations for Namma Metro.


With the ‘Namma Metro’ on track on Reach 1 (Byappanahalli to BRV Police Parade Ground-Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium), commencement of work on Reaches 2, 3 and 4 has also gained momentum. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation (BMRC) has now approved the designs and cost estimates for the construction of eight more stations for ‘Namma Metro’.

These include stations to be constructed in Reaches 2, 3 and 4. Construction of these stations will commence soon after the tender process to select the contractor is completed.

Meanwhile, BMRC officials said progress made in Reach 1 upto September include construction of concrete piers (via-ducts) on M G Road.

“Twelve pillars have already been cast. We will commence placing of girder segments (super structures on which the metro tracks will be laid) from October. On CMH Road, the BMRC has also completed two pile foundation for piers. Fifty-six streetlights on the road have also been relocated,” informed officials.

A total of 85 buildings have also been demolished and possession of 95 properties taken to pave way for construction of stations and depots. Officials added that awards (compensation) to land/property owners for Rs 79 crores, 10 lakh, 69,000 with respect to 72 cases has also been completed
recently.