Bengaluru: Phase 3 land notification issued for Namma Metro Orange Line

Karnataka’s third preliminary notification for land acquisition under Namma Metro Phase 3 identifies 13,409.05 sq m across 11 property entries along the proposed Orange Line corridor.

Dated October 16 and published in the Karnataka State Gazette, the notification covers Package 1 of Corridor 1. The listed properties are in Kaggalipura, Jaraganahalli and other localities on the alignment between J.P. Nagar 4th Phase and the Mysuru Road side.

Phase 3 is planned to add 44.65 km and 31 stations across two corridors. Corridor 1 is planned as a 32.15-km line from J.P. Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura with 22 stations, while Corridor 2 is planned to run 12.5 km from Hosahalli to Kadabagere with nine stations.

BMRCL has also sought a general consultant for technical and project-management support, including design reviews, tender work and construction monitoring. It has applied to JICA for a ¥102.48 billion loan to part-finance the project.