Bengaluru: Preliminary work to begin soon on Namma Metro Phase 3A
Bengaluru: Preliminary work for Namma Metro's Phase 3A are set to commence soon, marking a significant step toward expanding Bengaluru’s metro network. This phase will feature a combination of underground and elevated lines, stretching from Sarjapur in the southeast to Hebbal in the north, passing through the city centre.
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has issued tenders worth Rs 6.86 crore for geotechnical investigations across four packages, as reported by Deccan Herald on Wednesday.
The deadline for submitting bids is November 3. Once awarded, contractors will have 150 days to complete the investigations.
Though Phase 3A is still awaiting formal approval from the Union government, BMRCL has received clearance from the state government in December 2024 to proceed with preliminary work. A senior BMRCL official, quoted by DH, confirmed that this approval allows for essential groundwork, including soil testing and identification of underground utilities.
Geotechnical investigation marks the initial phase of construction and involves studying soil and rock conditions to design appropriate foundations for the metro infrastructure.
Phase 3A, which has a tentative completion target of 2031, will include an underground stretch running from Koramangala 2nd Block through the Central Business District (CBD). It will feature a double-deck viaduct (metro-cum-road) in the overground sections: Sarjapur to Iblur (14 km) and Agara to Koramangala 3rd Block (2.45 km).
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
