Cabinet Approves Double-Decker Elevated Road-Metro Project in Bengaluru

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• Cabinet Approval for Elevated Road Project: Karnataka Cabinet approved construction of a 37.12 km double-decker elevated road across two corridors: J.P. Nagar 4th phase to Hebbal (Corridor 1) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere (Corridor 2). Estimated cost: ₹9,700 crore.
• Funding Structure: Split as follows:

– State Government: ₹3,880 crore (40%).
– Urban Local body: ₹970 crore (10%).
– Loan component: ₹4,850 crore (50%).

• Phase Details:

– Project is part of overall “Phase Three,” costing ₹15,611 crores covering a total of 44.65 km.
– Approved segment includes Corridor 1’s length of 28.48 km and Corridor 2’s length of 8.63 km.

• Land Cost: Estimated at around ₹3,023 crore; Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited has no source for loan repayment.
• Metro Concerns Raised by CM Siddaramaiah:

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