Bengaluru: BBMP to fix footpaths linking to Purple Line stations

BENGALURU: Months after starting redevelopment and construction of pavements on roads leading to Namma Metro Green Line stations, BBMP has now proposed doing the same for the Purple Line under the ‘Lite TenderSURE’ model.
Palike officials said they would redevelop and construct pavements on major roads connecting to Kengeri, RR Nagar, Attiguppe, Vijayanagar, BGS, and Magadi Road stations.The initiative seeks to develop seven roads: Railway Parallel Road, 5th Main Road, 8th Main Road, 1st Main Road, and 1st Cross Road in Vijayanagar and Kengeri area, RR Nagar Main Road in RR Nagar, and Dr Rajkumar Road (from GT World Mall).
BBMP officials said the civic authority has allotted over Rs 24 crore to ensure pedestrian-friendly footpaths. The road infrastructure division will take up the project and aims to complete it within 11 months after the commencement of work. Therefore, officials estimate it will be completed by June 2025.
Officials said the footpaths on roads connecting to Metro stations aren’t in good condition as they weren’t redeveloped after the Namma Metro project work. So, the Palike has decided to develop them to provide safe footpaths for pedestrians who depend on Metro services. The Palike’s East zone will commence similar work soon in their area.
Green Line works may end by Feb 2025
BBMP’s similar projects for the Green Line began in March this year. The Palike allocated Rs 30 crore to develop footpaths along the line, covering Subedar Chatram Road, Dr Rajkumar Road, Mahalakshmi Layout Main Road, Pipeline Road, Watch Factory Road, Jalahalli Cross Road, Lake Road, and Hesaraghatta Road in West zone. These roads provide connectivity to Metro stations at Sampige Road, Rajajinagar, Mahalakshmi Layout, Peenya, Jalahalli, Dasarahalli, and Nagasandra.
In South division, BBMP allocated Rs 28 crore for the development of 100ft Road in Talaghattapura, 80ft Road connecting KSIT, Vasanthapura Main Road, Sarakki Village Road, South End Road, Vasavi Temple Street, Shankar Mutt, and 10th Cross Road, BVK Iyengar Road, and Tipu Sultan Road. These thoroughfares link to Talaghattapura (Silk Institute), Vajarahalli, Konanakunte, JP Nagar, South End Road, National College, Chickpete, and KR Market Metro stations.
BBMP officials said the work in both South and West divisions is expected to be completed by Feb 2025.