- By Aditya Jha
- Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:29 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bengaluru Namma Metro Update: The construction of the much-awaited Red Line of Bengaluru Namma Metro is likely to commence in December 2025 and is expected to be finished in the next five years. The metro line has already got the approval from the state government; however, it is yet to get the green signal from the central government. The metro line will pass through a total of 28 stations, including some of the key areas of the silicon city, such as Koramangala, Dairy Circle, Town Hall, and Hebbal. The metro route is likely to provide significant convenience to the residents of these areas by cutting the travel time and reducing the traffic congestion.
Earlier last month, the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) had stated that the total estimated cost of the construction of the Red Line is Rs 28,405 crore, including the purchase of the required land. While providing further details, the authority had stated that the red line will connect Hebbal in the north to Sarjapur in the southeast, two of the key areas of the city.
The authority stated that the metro route will pass through multiple key residential and commercial areas and will benefit the commuters. The BMRCL had stated that Hebbal is known to be the IT hub and the metro line will benefit thousands of employees as it will connect several key areas. The BMRCL had also stated that the Red Line will have both elevated and underground sections.
While providing details, the authority stated that it will have elevated track at Sarjapur and will go underground through Koramangala and other regions of Bengaluru. The BMRCL further stated that the metro line will become elevated again near Ganganagar and Hebbal.
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Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had stated that the state government is set to launch multiple projects to reduce traffic congestion in the city.