Synopsis: BMRCL has started the process to demolish 1,087 properties along the Namma Metro Phase 3 stretch which spans more than 1.33 lakh sq meters of built-up space. This 44.65 km stretch will expand on two corridors with 31 elevated stations.
If you own or rent property along Bengaluru’s upcoming Metro Phase 3 (the Orange Line) corridor, this concerns you directly. BMRCL has started inviting consultants to assess and supervise the demolition of over a thousand buildings that stand in the way of the new line, a sign that the long-delayed project is finally inching forward.
What’s Happening
BMRCL has floated consultancy bids worth ₹5.4 crore to study affected buildings, check their structural condition, and oversee demolitions. This isn’t construction yet, it’s the groundwork stage where each property gets assessed before anything is torn down. The phase 3 route runs along 2 corridors and 31 elevated stations totaling 44.65 km,
- Corridor 1 – 32.15 km, running from JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura along the western side of the Outer Ring Road, with 22 stations.
- Corridor 2 – 12.5 km, connecting Hosahalli to Kadabagere along Magadi Road, with 9 stations.
Station Names: Kempapura, Hebbal, Nagashetty Halli, BEL Circle, Muthyalanagar, Peenya, Kanteerava Nagar, Freedom Fighter’s Colony, Chowdeshwari Nagar, Sumanahalli Cross, BDA Complex Nagarbhavi, Papireddy Palya, Vinayaka Layout, Nagarbhavi Circle, Mysuru Road, Dwaraka Nagar, Hosakerehalli, Kamakya Junction, Kadirenahalli, JP Nagar, JP Nagar 5th Phase and JP Nagar 4th Phase
Where the Demolitions Will Happen
The demolition work is split into three packages,
Why the Project Was Delayed
Earlier this year, BMRCL had invited construction bids for parts of Phase 3, but that process was put on hold while the state’s plan for a 37.12-km double-decker viaduct, estimated at ₹9,692.33 crore, was being reviewed further. The consultancy bids for demolition work now mark a fresh step forward for the project.
Things to Note
- Those properties under consideration fall under three structural types, the RCC-framed buildings with RCC roofs, load-bearing wall structures with RCC roofs, and other structures.
- The Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) has started issuing notifications for acquiring a few of these sites, therefore, the land acquisition for some portions is in process already.
- Residents along the Hosahalli-Kadabagere, Mysuru Road-Sunkadakatte, or Sumanahalli-Kempapura stretches can check with BMRCL or KIADB for details on their specific property.
