With a major revision aimed at reducing environmental damage, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) will probably reduce its earlier design to reduce 11,000 trees for the upcoming Namma Metro Phase 3 project. The revised plan now estimates felling of approximately 6,000 trees.
According to a detailed report on the project, approximately 11,137 trees were expected to be influenced by a over 44.65 km long section, which includes two corridors. However, BMRCL explained that this number included both trees designed for removal and those that could be transplanted, subject to technical feasibility and environmental assessments that are still ongoing.
The revised decision comes after BMRCL receives feedback from multiple parties during the public consultation meetings in the Metro Phase 3 project.
“As a public infrastructure developer, we have a responsibility for dealing with the growth of city sustainability. After a careful review of the proposals that we have received from citizens, we have reworked our proposal and engineering plans to reduce the number of trees.
About the project
Phase 3 of a metro, referred to as an orange line, is completely increased and its aim is to disrupt the most clarifying areas in the western part of the city. Two new corridors are set to integrate into an existing metro network, which significantly increases the connection inside the city. Corridor 1 extends 32.15 km from JP Nagar Phase 4 to Kempapura, while Corridor 2 will run 12.5 km from Hoshalli to Kadabagere.
Although the project received all legal permits, including the approval of the Union cabinet last August, construction was delayed due to changes in the original alignment. One of the main revisions includes the construction of two -storey viaducts along certain sections that correspond to both metro and road traffic, which required new feasibility planning and analysis.
BMRCL assumes that after completion in 2029, phase 3 expansion will serve an estimated 7.85 lakh daily commuting, while the total length of the Bengalur network to 222.2 km. In anticipation of the environmental impact, according to officials, the agency has proposed an initiative for afforestation within its environmental monitoring strategy of 43.53 GBP.
The key exchange stations are scheduled for new corridors to improve integration with existing lines. These include Peenya and JP Nagar on the Green Line, Mysuru Road on Purple Line and Sumanahali on Corridor 2. JP Nagar Phase 4 will also provide a connection to the Bannerghatta Road, while Hebbal will act as a main exchange between the blue line) and Red Line).
From now on, BMRCL has gained about 26,811 square meters of land mostly for corridor 1 connecting JP Nagar Phase 4 to the Mopy Mop Station. For this corridor alone, another 1.29 743 square meters were set aside, which includes 777 private real estate.
The clerk said: “Any other necessary land will be obtained in coordination with Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), with a strong emphasis on minimizing the disturbance of the existing road infrastructure, overpasses and floors.”
The CRORE 15 611 GBP project is financed by a combination of 7,577 Crore resources in loans and 450 GBP Crore from income without fares, including advertising rights and stations. The rest is expected to be included through the Central and State Government contributions.
Published – 29 July 2025 21:30
