Newly appointed BMRCL MD inspects key progress on Bengaluru Airport Metro Line

The newly appointed Managing Director of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) J. Ravi Shankar, conducted a detailed inspection of the under-construction Bengaluru Airport Metro Line on Thursday.

This crucial corridor, stretching from Kempegowda International Airport to Hebbal, is part of Phase 2B of Namma Metro. According to a release by BMRCL, the MD reviewed critical infrastructure components, including the viaduct, station buildings, and the upcoming Airport Depot. “He also reviewed high-priority locations such as railway crossings and cut-and-cover sections near the Indian Air Force premises,” the release stated.

Mr. Shankar instructed engineers and contractors to strictly adhere to the project timeline while ensuring world-class infrastructure and compliance with safety norms. The line is expected to provide a much-needed transit access to North Bengaluru, facilitating travel between the city and the airport, which is around 35 km from the Central Business District(CBD), and helping decongest surrounding traffic.

The line, which is called Blue Line or ORR-Airport Metro Line consists of two sections - Phase-2A (Central Silk Board to Krishnarajapura) and Phase-2B (Krishnarajapura to Airport). Construction of Phase-2A, began in August 2021. Construction of Phase-2B began in February 2022.