NEWS – BBMP released Feasibility Report on Bengaluru Traffic Management Plan

HIGHLIGHTS

Overview of the Plan

• Objective: Address Bengaluru’s traffic congestion with comprehensive infrastructure development.
• Total Cost: Estimated at ₹54,964 crore.
• Study Conducted By: Altinok Consulting Engineering Inc.

Key Components

1. Twin-Tube Tunnel Roads:
   • Length: 46 km.
   • Cost: ₹40,000 crore.
   • Per Kilometer Cost: ₹889 crore for both North-South and East-West tunnels.
   • Phase 1: Hebbal to Silk Board tunnel (North-South), projected to reduce travel time from 90 minutes to 20 minutes.
2. Elevated Corridors and Related Infrastructure:
   • Total Length: 124.7 km.
   • Cost: ₹14,964 crore.
3. Specific Projects:
   • Road Widening (27 km): K.R. Puram to Yeshwantpur, ₹3,240 crore.
   • Integrated Elevation Project (2.7 km): Hudson Circle to Minerva Circle, ₹324 crore.
   • Ananda Rao Circle Flyover Extension: To K.R. Circle, ₹204 crore.
   • Elevated Divided Structure (7.4 km): Anepalya Junction to Silk Board, ₹888 crore.
   • Elevated Corridor (3.5 km): Sirsi Circle to Nayandahalli, ₹420 crore.

Challenges and Adjustments

• Namma Metro Alignment Infringements:
  • Overlap at nine locations.
  • Recommendation: Increase Metro span to accommodate road alignment.

Funding Plans

• Loan Proposal: ₹19,000 crore for the twin-tunnel road project.
  • Inspired by BDA’s loan for the 73 km Peripheral Ring Road from HUDCO.

Expected Benefits

• Significant reduction in travel time, particularly for the North-South corridor.
• Enhanced connectivity with major hubs and decongested traffic flow.

Next Steps

• Detailed planning to align tunnel projects with existing and planned metro routes.
• Securing funding for phased implementation.
• Execution and monitoring of project milestones to ensure timely delivery.