01-08-2025
Bengaluru Metro Phase 3: Temples, Universities, And Bus Depots Make Way For Orange Line's Expansion
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Temples, flyovers and universities to give up land as the city prepares for a 44.8-km Orange Line with double-decker innovation.
Bengaluru's much-awaited Namma Metro Phase 3 is finally moving forward, but not without shaking up the city.
The 44.8-km Orange Line will stretch through the western part of Outer Ring Road (ORR) and extend towards Magadi Road.
This major development will add 30 new stations and push the city's total metro network to 222.2 km by 2029, as per Deccan Herald.
Who's Giving Up Land?
To make room for the new tracks and infrastructure, several key establishments will lose part of their land. These include the iconic Banashankari Temple, PES University, BMTC's bus depot, and even a burial ground in Hosakerehalli.
JP Nagar's well-known Delmia flyover will also be demolished, and other flyovers along ORR will be redesigned into a double-deck structure.
How Much Land Is Needed?
The metro's land requirement has gone up by over 70,000 sqm due to the double-deck flyover plan. Instead of the originally planned 5.98 lakh sqm, the project now needs 6.72 lakh sqm. Since the new flyover is wider, additional land on both sides will be taken from buildings, schools, hospitals, and residential spaces.
Will Landowners Be Paid Fairly?
BMRCL has a compensation system in place. They will pay whichever is higher — the average market price from the last 50 transactions or the government-set guidance value — and then double it with a 100 percent solatium.
Is Funding in Place?
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide Rs 6,770 crore, covering both civil and system works. The final agreement will be signed by March 2026.
When Does Work Begin?
Though delayed by design changes, civil work tenders will be floated by August-end. Land acquisition is expected to finish in 3-4 months, so construction can begin without hiccups.
What's at Stake?
This phase may change the city's landscape, but it promises smoother travel and better connectivity for lakhs of Bengalureans.
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