Karnataka Governor Thawaar Chand Gehlot emphasised the development of infrastructure in Bengaluru and Tier II cities in the State. Work on Bengaluru metro rail project Phase 2A — from Central Silk Board to Krishnarajapura (19.75 km) and Phase-2B Krishnarajapura to Kempegowda International Airport — is in progress, and is expected to be completed by June 2026.
In his address to the joint session of both the Houses of the State legislature on February 12, the Governor said, “Bengaluru metro Phase 2, Reach 5 new line from Ragigudda to Central Silk Board stretches 19.15 km, out of which 3.3 km with 16 stations would be constructed in double decker model. At present, 98% progress has been achieved and the stretch is scheduled for commissioning by July 2024.”
Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project has been taken up in collaboration with the State Government and Indian Railways. Civil work of Baiyappannahalli-Chikkabanavara (25 km) corridor is in progress. The tender for civil work of Heelalige – Rajanukunte (46.24 km) corridor has been finalised. The work will begin soon, the Governor said.
