Another hurdle stops construction of Bangalore Metro Phase-II

Moneycontrol News

After facing delays due to breakdown of Tunnel Boring machines and uncertain rock soil conditions during construction of Bangalore Metro’s Phase-I project, work on the underground stretch of Phase-II is now facing delay as they are awaiting a nod from the Defence Ministry. The Ministry controls land required for three metro stations and thus the Nagawara-Gottigere line will be delayed until the land is handed over to Bangalore Metro Line.

According to a report in The New Indian Express, the line is is of utmost importance. A senior Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officer informed that they require defence land under two categories: 3419.16 square meters required permanently while 13426.22 square meters required temporarily to put M.G. Road, Vellara Junction and Langford Town metro stations on the Reach-6 line. He further added that the land taken on a temporary basis will be returned after the completion of the project.

“Much correspondence and a few meetings have taken place with Defence Ministry officials in connection with this land for nearly two years now. The latest letter from the state government requesting the land urgently was sent by the Urban Development department just three weeks ago,” the official said.