Karnataka Cabinet Approves Rs. 11.19 bn for Bengaluru Road Project
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Karnataka Cabinet Approves Rs. 11.19 bn for Bengaluru Road Project

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of Rs. 11.19 bn for the Anekal–Sarjapur–Varthur–Airport–Nelamangala road project, aimed at accelerating work on the long-delayed corridor. The project is being implemented by the Karnataka Road Development Corporation (KRDCL) and covers a 134-km stretch across Bengaluru.

The route connects Attibele, Sarjapur, Dommasandra, Gunjur, Varthur, Whitefield, Kempegowda International Airport and Nelamangala. Initially sanctioned in 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.91 bn, the total project cost has now been revised to Rs. 34.09 bn because of higher land acquisition expenses, price escalation, delays and additional works.

Of the newly approved funding, Rs. 2.67 bn will be used for land acquisition and Rs. 3.48 bn for price adjustments. The Cabinet has directed officials to expedite pending work as congestion continues to affect residents, schoolchildren, parents and office-goers, particularly along the Sarjapur–Varthur–Whitefield stretch.

A major component is a 1.92-km elevated corridor at Varthur, which has become a significant bottleneck in Bengaluru’s eastern suburbs. The project also includes flyovers at railway crossings in Gollahalli, Basavanahalli, Rajanukunte, Narayanapura, Kadugodi and Varthur Junction to improve traffic movement and reduce delays.

Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said he had inspected the road and directed the Public Works Department to submit a proposal for additional funding. The project is expected to improve links between Hoskote, Nelamangala and Bengaluru airport, while providing a route between Bidadi and Sarjapur through Varthur. Inventure Academy head Nooraine Fazal welcomed the decision, saying faster completion would benefit children, teachers, families and other road users affected by prolonged traffic delays.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an additional allocation of Rs. 11.19 bn for the Anekal–Sarjapur–Varthur–Airport–Nelamangala road project, aimed at accelerating work on the long-delayed corridor. The project is being implemented by the Karnataka Road Development Corporation (KRDCL) and covers a 134-km stretch across Bengaluru. The route connects Attibele, Sarjapur, Dommasandra, Gunjur, Varthur, Whitefield, Kempegowda International Airport and Nelamangala. Initially sanctioned in 2017 at an estimated cost of Rs. 22.91 bn, the total project cost has now been revised to Rs. 34.09 bn because of higher land acquisition expenses, price escalation, delays and additional works. Of the newly approved funding, Rs. 2.67 bn will be used for land acquisition and Rs. 3.48 bn for price adjustments. The Cabinet has directed officials to expedite pending work as congestion continues to affect residents, schoolchildren, parents and office-goers, particularly along the Sarjapur–Varthur–Whitefield stretch. A major component is a 1.92-km elevated corridor at Varthur, which has become a significant bottleneck in Bengaluru’s eastern suburbs. The project also includes flyovers at railway crossings in Gollahalli, Basavanahalli, Rajanukunte, Narayanapura, Kadugodi and Varthur Junction to improve traffic movement and reduce delays. Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said he had inspected the road and directed the Public Works Department to submit a proposal for additional funding. The project is expected to improve links between Hoskote, Nelamangala and Bengaluru airport, while providing a route between Bidadi and Sarjapur through Varthur. Inventure Academy head Nooraine Fazal welcomed the decision, saying faster completion would benefit children, teachers, families and other road users affected by prolonged traffic delays.

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