Huge Yesvantpur Station parking underway

25 Sep 2023 CW Team

A multi-level car parking facility capable of accommodating 125 four-wheelers and 90 two-wheelers is under construction at Yesvantpur railway station. Additionally, there will be space to temporarily halt 40 autos or cabs and 50 two-wheelers.

These amenities are a component of the redevelopment plan for Yesvantpur railway station. According to an official release, a total of 6,000 square meters of parking space will be provided, along with an additional 1,200 square meters for open basement parking on the west side, which is also referred to as the Metro side or PF 6 side. The redevelopment project, with a budget of Rs 3.8 billion commenced in February 2023 and is scheduled for completion by July 2025.

The release mentioned that construction work for Phase-1 has begun on the east side, specifically PF 1. Progress is being made on constructing the Multi-Level Car Parking (G+5) and ramps for the elevated road with an arrival/departure plaza. It was noted that there will be separate points designated for vehicle arrivals and departures.

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