Bengaluru’s 10.8 km Main Arterial Street (MAR), which goals to supply seamless connectivity between south and west Bengaluru, is anticipated to be operational throughout the subsequent two months.
Initially budgeted at ₹465 crore, the undertaking’s prices have escalated to ₹585 crore. (Representational Picture)
Based on a Instances of India report, the 10-lane stretch, working from Challaghatta (close to the Namma Metro depot) on Mysuru Street to Kadabagere Cross on Magadi Street, serves as an alternative choice to the tolled NICE hall, positioned roughly 2 km away.
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1.5 hrs to 10 minutes
The brand new street is not going to solely improve connectivity to the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Structure (NPKL) however may also minimize journey time from 1.5 hours to only 10 minutes, the TOI report added.
Initially budgeted at ₹465 crore, the undertaking’s prices have escalated to ₹585 crore. The Bangalore Improvement Authority (BDA), accountable for the development, has constructed the street by key villages together with Kambipura, Ok Krishna Sagara, Bheemanakuppe, Kommaghatta, Kenchanapura, and Sulikere.
Whereas BDA has efficiently acquired 321.1 acres for the undertaking, challenges stay. A pending approval from the forest division to divert 2 acres of land within the Sulikere reserve forest has triggered delays. Moreover, a railway underpass continues to be beneath development, and round 300 meters of roadwork close to Mysuru Street is awaiting completion of the Challaghatta Metro depot.
As per the publication, a BDA official expressed optimism, stating, “We are addressing the final hurdles and expect the road to be ready within two months.”
Initially deliberate in 2011, the Main Arterial Street undertaking confronted a number of delays, with tenders being issued solely in 2017 and development commencing in 2018. Though the preliminary completion goal was August 2019, the long-awaited street is now lastly nearing the end line.
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