The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has taken a significant step forward in the Phase III expansion of the Namma Metro project by initiating a geotechnical survey at Magadi Road.

This marks the beginning of a critical phase aimed at expanding the city’s public transportation network.

The geotechnical survey has commenced in KHB Colony, Magadi Road, where the Orange Line of Namma Metro is planned. Phase III will introduce two new elevated metro lines designed to ease traffic congestion and reduce commuting times for residents.

The first line, covering 32.5 kilometres, will connect J P Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura, running along the western leg of the Outer Ring Road. It will include 21 stations along the route.

The second line will span 12.5 kilometres from Hosahalli to Kadabagere on Magadi Road, featuring nine stations. Both lines will be elevated, improving accessibility and mobility across key parts of the city.

The stations in phase III have been proposed at 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.