BMRCL Ajay Seth, MD BMRCL “This station is extremely important as North Bangalore is evolving as the city’s new central business district.
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The MoU states an initial concession period of 30 years from the date of commencement of commercial operations. Aditya Virwani, Chief Operating Officer, Embassy Group said, “This metro station will ease the traffic situation on the Outer Ring Road, leading to the International Airport.
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Bengaluru: The Embassy Group has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited(BMRCL) for construction of Bettahalasuru Metro Station with an investment of Rs. 140 cr.
The MoU states an initial concession period of 30 years from the date of commencement of commercial operations.
Aditya Virwani, Chief Operating Officer, Embassy Group said, “This metro station will ease the traffic situation on the Outer Ring Road, leading to the International Airport. We are very happy to associate with BMRCL for this second Metro project and look forward to continue supporting the creation of world-class public transportation in Bengaluru”
With this, Embassy Group’s investment in Bengaluru’s Urban Infrastructure has reached Rs 450 car towards two Metro stations at Kadubeesanahalli and Bettahalasuru, a skywalk and a flyover between the Thanisandra and Nagwara Lake junction.
BMRCL Ajay Seth, MD BMRCL “This station is extremely important as North Bangalore is evolving as the city’s new central business district. This area of Bengaluru witnesses thousands of people travelling daily to work, Airport and considering traffic situations in parts of the city like the Airport road during peak hours, we expect this new route to ease traffic woes along this busy corridor”.
The proposed metro station will be part of BMRCL’s proposed new line “ORR-Airport Metro” on Outer Ring Road from Central Silk Board to Hebbal via K R Puram and on NH 44up to Trumpet Junction, connecting the Kempegowda International Airport to the city. The new line helps connect the IT hub with the airport for rapid transit.
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