DKS meets PM Modi, requests Rs 36,950 cr to built tunnel roads, elevated corridors in Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar also sought approval for the Rs 27,000 crore Peripheral Ring Road project, which includes Rs 21,000 crore for land acquisition and Rs 6,000 crore for construction. The Peripheral Ring Road is a 73 km, eight-lane project being developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar meets PM Narendra Modi.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy CM and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar on July 31 said that the estimated cost to build two urban tunnels and two elevated corridors to ease traffic in Bengaluru will be Rs 36,950 crore. In a meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Shivakumar said that feasibility studies have shown that constructing these tunnels and corridors is crucial for reducing traffic congestion in thee IT city.

“We can fund these projects through the annual budget allocations designated for improving former National Highways,” he added. He added that studies have highlighted that urban tunnels are the best way to link National Highway-7 from Hosur to Bellary Road and KR Pura to Mysuru Road. This method can significantly reduce traffic congestion at street level and lowers the cost of land acquisition.

DKS requests Centre for financial aid

The deputy CM requested the Centre for support to secure the necessary funds to assist the Karnataka government with this project. He added that Bengaluru is expanding rapidly and budgets will be needed to aid the growth. “We have identified five new corridors to extend existing Metro lines, totaling 129 km. These will link the city’s outskirts and nearby towns, meeting the growing need for public transportation,” said Shivakumar.

He urged the Centre to give a green signal to integrate Metro lines with road flyovers in future Metro projects in Bengaluru.

In addition to this, the deputy CM also sought approval for the Rs 27,000 crore Peripheral Ring Road project, which includes Rs 21,000 crore for land acquisition and Rs 6,000 crore for construction. The Peripheral Ring Road is a 73 km, eight-lane project being developed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA).

The Deputy Chief Minister also requested the Union government’s approval for a Rs 3,000 crore project funded by the World Bank to address flooding issues in Bengaluru.

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