Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspects metro works in blue and pink line
The 38.44 km KR Pura-KIA stretch has achieved 61.5% overall physical progress, with commissioning scheduled for the end of 2027 and early 2028 between Hebbal and KR Puram. The state govt, he confirmed, has already written to Centre requesting it to finalise an inauguration date to commence operations on the elevated stretch between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
The minister said that Metro corridors connecting KR Puram to Hebbal and Hebbal to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), under Phases 2A and 2B, are critical to Bengaluru’s transport infrastructure. I have firmly instructed officials that there must be no further delay and that trial runs must begin by the end of October,” he said. Gowda explained that the stretch between KR Pura, Nagawara and Hebbal has presented significant construction challenges, resulting in delays. Inspecting the works along the Outer Ring Road (ORR), he expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress in certain stretches, which has adversely affected traffic movement. “The project is already delayed by a year. For the KR Pura–Central Silk Board part, trial runs on the tracks are to begin by the end of October. From the first week of Nov, trains are to be operated progressively along individual station sections, with plans to extend services from KR Pura to Marathahalli. Download the TOI App.
Bengaluru: After inspecting the Metro works around the city, Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Thursday said official approval for the elevated Pink Line operations could arrive within five days.