The Asian Development Bank has approved a $500 mn loan for the construction of two new metro rail lines in Bengaluru. The project aims to develop two new metro lines, which would mostly be elevated. The complete length of the project is 56-km along the Outer Ring Road and National Highway 44 between Kempegowda International Airport and Central Silk board. The 30 metro stations that will be established would have multimode connectivity facilities such as taxi stands, motorcycle pools and pedestrian bridges. Integrated into these stations will be facilities that will cater to the needs of vulnerable groups such as differently-abled persons, the elderly and children. ADB will also provide the state with an additional $2million technical assistance.
