BMRCL launches Tender for Feasibility Study on Double-Decker Metro Flyovers in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India (Metro Rail Today): In a move aimed at addressing Bengaluru’s perennial traffic woes, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) has set the wheels in motion for a comprehensive feasibility study. This study focuses on the potential construction of double-decker flyovers across three critical Namma Metro corridors as part of Phase 3A development.

The corridors earmarked for this ambitious project are set to revolutionize the city's infrastructure landscape. Spanning from J.P. Nagar 4th Phase to Hebbal, covering a distance of 29 km, the proposed flyovers also include the Hosahalli to Kadabagere stretch spanning 11.45 km, and the Sarjapur to Ibbalur at ORR Junction, covering 14 km. Additionally, the Agara-Koramangala 3rd Block segment, measuring 2.4 km, is part of the larger Sarjapur-Hebbal corridor spanning 37 km. This significant development comes hot on the heels of the State Cabinet's approval of Phase 3A of Namma Metro.

Key information

• Tender No. BMRCL/Phase-3 & 3A/Double Decker Feasibility Study/2024/108
• Issue Date: 14th March 2024
• Pre-Bid Meeting: 1st April 2024 at 11.30 AM
• Bid Submission Date: 18th April 2024 (10.00 AM - 03.00 PM)
• Bid Opening Date: 18th April 2024 at 03.30 PM
• Scope of Work: Preparation of Feasibility study report for construction as Double Decker (Flyover cum Metro) for (i) Corridor-1 from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Hebbal of 29.20 Km length (CH:0.400 Km to CH:29.600 Km) (approx.) of Phase-3, (ii) Corridor-2 from Hosahalli to Kadabagere of 11.45 Km length (CH:0.600Km to CH:12.050 Km)(approx.) of Phase-3 and (iii) From Sarjapur to Ibbalur (ORR Junction) of 14 Km length (CH:0.500 Km to 14.500 Km) (approx.) and from Agara to Koramangala 3rd Block of 2.45Km length (CH:16.900 Km to CH: 19.350 Km) (approx.) in Phase-3A Corridor of Bangalore Metro Rail Project

Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar's proposal for double-decker flyovers underscores the city's commitment to innovative solutions for its traffic woes. These flyovers are envisioned to provide a dual-purpose infrastructure, with the lower deck catering to vehicular traffic while the upper deck serves as a corridor for the metro, thus aiming to alleviate congestion in the city.

In a show of collective resolve, the recently presented Budget highlighted collaborative efforts between Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Namma Metro, and K-RIDE to develop integrated metro and road flyovers. The BBMP has allocated a substantial sum of ₹100 crore for the initial stages of this endeavor, signaling a significant investment in the city's transit infrastructure.

Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's address in the Assembly shed light on the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects. Notably, the construction of a 3.3-km double-decker flyover connecting Ragidudda and Central Silk Board is well underway and is slated for completion by July. This pioneering project heralds Bengaluru's foray into double-decker flyovers, with the upper deck designated for metro transit and the lower deck facilitating vehicular traffic. The Governor's remarks underscored the substantial progress, with 98% of construction already completed on this transformative stretch.

As Bengaluru gears up for these transformative infrastructure projects, the city stands poised to redefine its urban landscape, prioritizing efficiency and sustainability in its transit solutions.

The initiation of the tender process for the feasibility study on double-decker flyovers in Bengaluru marks a pivotal moment in the city's transit evolution. With ambitious plans to integrate metro and road infrastructure, coupled with ongoing construction projects, Bengaluru is poised to alleviate traffic congestion and usher in a new era of urban mobility.