Bengaluru seeks Centre’s nod to link RRTS to Mysuru, Tumakuru, Kolar

DK Shivakumar. | Photo credit: File photo

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Center to approve the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Bengaluru with Mysuru, Kanakapura, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur and Kolar to boost regional connectivity.

The proposal was one of several key metro and transport infrastructure projects for which Mr. Shivakumar sought early approval from the Union government. He submitted the proposals to Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar during a meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday (June 10).

Mr Shivakumar also sought approval for the Bengaluru Metro Phase IIIA project, a 37.804 km long corridor from Sarjapur to Hebbal. A revised Detailed Project Report (DPR), estimated to cost ₹25,999 crore, was submitted to the Center on 29 April 2026 after incorporating modifications suggested by the Union government.

Besides, Karnataka has sought approval of the revised cost of the Metro Phase II project. While the Center had initially approved the project in 2014 at an estimated cost of ₹26,405.14 crore, the revised estimate now stands at ₹40,425.02 crore.

The state has also sought permission from BMRCL to start work on the 44.65 km long double-decker elevated corridor proposed under Phase III of the Metro, a project estimated to cost ₹9,700 crore and will be fully funded by the Karnataka government.

Published – 10 Jun 2026 23:44 IST