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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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
