Boost for the Bangalore Suburbs

Close on the heels of the State cabinet's decision to clear Phase II of the Namma Metro project, Asia Development Bank (ADB) in what can be seen as a first in the country, has agreed to disburse USD 250 million directly to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) without a guarantee or routing it through the government.

The ADB has agreed to disburse the loan directly after being convinced of the Metro Rail project's financial viability, having conducted a study on the various facets of the Metro for nearly two years. This gives a shot in the arm to the BMRCL which is at various stages of construction of Phase I of the project.

Properties near Bangalore Airport to see appreciation

The six-lane elevated 3.72 km road over the existing road to the international airport has changed the topography of the area. This elevated project by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) is at various stages of construction from Hebbal to the Yelahanka railway-under-bridge. Estimated at a cost of Rs 608 crores, the toll rates on this route will be revised once the project is completed and the drive to the airport becomes seamless and signal-free.

Though the elevated project is not continuous and runs only up to a distance of 3.72 km, the remaining 4-5 junctions on this stretch will have either flyovers or underpasses. At least two flyovers, two underpasses, one pedestrian underpass and one cattle underpass will be constructed on this road by the NHAI.