The Karnataka government has issued a preliminary notification to acquire land for the first stage of Metro's Phase III project. A total of 26,811 square metres of land will be acquired to build an elevated line and Metro stations between JP Nagar 4th Phase and Mysuru Road station. The project will also impact 197 private properties, including residential buildings and vacant sites. Along with this, 10,892 square metres of government-owned land will also be needed. The Phase III plan was approved earlier this year, and construction work will follow a geotechnical survey.
The Karnataka government issued a preliminary notification earlier this week to begin land acquisition for the first stage of the Metro Phase III project. This notification concerns the acquisition of 26,811 square metres of land, which will be used to construct an elevated Metro line and stations between JP Nagar 4th Phase and Mysuru Road station. The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) will handle the land acquisition process on behalf of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the agency overseeing the Namma Metro project.
As part of the development, 197 private properties, including vacant sites, residential buildings, and temporary structures, will be acquired for the project. Additionally, sources have indicated that the project will also require 10,892 square metres of government-owned land from agencies such as BBMP, BDA, and BMTC.
Earlier this year, the central government approved the detailed project report (DPR) for Namma Metro Phase III, which includes two elevated corridors. One corridor will span 32.2km from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura, while another will stretch 12.5km from Kadabagere to Hosahalli. The stretch between JP Nagar 4th Phase and Mysuru Road station is part of the corridor that will ultimately reach Kempapura.
Looking back at the history of the Namma Metro project, Phase I, which spanned 42.3 km, was inaugurated in 2011 and marked the beginning of the city's Metro network. Phase II, which covers 72.1 km, is still under construction and is expected to be completed by 2025. These phases have already contributed significantly to improving Bengaluru's public transportation system. However, both phases faced challenges related to land acquisition, leading to delays and controversies. The government addressed these issues through revised compensation packages and better collaboration with affected landowners and relevant agencies.
At present, BMRCL is conducting a geotechnical survey along Outer Ring Road, which is necessary before civil construction work can commence. A senior official from BMRCL shared that the Metro viaduct will be built on the median of Outer Ring Road, with most of the land being needed for the construction of Metro stations. Should any objections arise, they will be reviewed by the relevant authorities. Additionally, land and structural evaluations will take place, with compensation details to be decided at a later stage.
The land acquisition process for the first stage of Bengaluru's Metro Phase III is officially underway, with the government focusing on acquiring both private and government-owned land. The project, which has received central government approval, aims to enhance the city's transportation network with two new elevated corridors. Looking at the progress made in Phases I and II, the upcoming Phase III is expected to further strengthen Bengaluru's public transit system. As preparations for construction move forward, BMRCL is addressing key technical aspects, such as land assessments and the geotechnical survey, to ensure smooth project implementation.
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