About 50% of traffic signals in Bengaluru will be upgraded to an adaptive system in 6-8 months, and that will be a game changer in terms of improving the speed and efficiency of traffic movement, says Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), MN Anucheth.
Union railways minister Piyush Goyal said the total completion cost of the project is Rs 14,788 crore.
BENGALURU: In a major relief to Bengalureans, the Centre on Tuesday greenlighted the long-pending Outer Ring Road-Kempegowda International Airport Metro corridor.
Speaking to reporters after a Union cabinet meeting, railway minister Piyush Goyal said: “The government has approved Bengaluru Metro’s Phase 2A from Central Silk Board Junction to KR Puram and Phase 2B from KR Puram to Kempegowda International Airport via Hebbal Junction, spanning 58km in total. The project cost is Rs 14,788 crore.”
The line is crucial for the city as it will pass through its IT corridor housing several multinational companies as well as areas like Silk Board, Bellandur, Marathahalli, KR Puram, Nagawara, Hebbal, Yelahanka and KIA. “The project will streamline the urban transportation system in Bengaluru, which is stressed due to intensive developments, increase in the number of private vehicl
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