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Bengaluru Metro Orange Line: Bengaluru’s much-awaited Metro Phase 3 expansion, popularly known as the Orange Line, is expected to face further delays. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has revised the plan and has pushed the deadline to May 2031, at least a year ahead of the initial planned deadline.

This extension comes after the BMRCL announced to include double-decker flyovers along certain segments of the route, The Hindu reported.

Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 (Orange Line): Key Updates

- Design Update: The BMRCL has announced a major upgrade to the Phase 3 plans to include double-decker flyovers on certain stretches, aiming to prevent congestion and reduce the persistent traffic woes of commuters.

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- Cost and Land Impact: According to the report, the design modification would increase the project cost by around 5 per cent as it would require more land for wider stations and road-widening measures.

- Construction Delay: In view of the design upgrade, the BMRCL has pushed the design to May 2031, at least a year ahead of the original timeline.

- Updated Timeline: The work is likely to begin by December 2025 or early 2026, with the tender expected to be awarded by November. Construction will take around five and a half years to complete.

- Project Launch: Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially laid the foundation stone for the new corridors of the Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 in August 2025.

- Cost and Other Details: Spanning 44.65 km, the Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 will comprise 31 elevated stations across two corridors, JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura (32.15 km) and Hosahalli to Kadabagere (12.5 km). The project is estimated to cost Rs 15,611 crore.

- Connectivity Details: Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 will provide seamless connectivity with the Green Line at JP Nagar and Peenya, Purple Line at Mysuru Road, and Blue and Red Lines at Hebbal, besides creating interchange points with the Pink Line.

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Once operational, the Bengaluru Metro Phase 3 or Orange Line is expected to serve approximately 7.85 lakh passengers daily, providing metro access to Magadi Road and Outer Ring Road, the report added.