Central Silk Board to Airport: Bengaluru’s Biggest Metro Promise
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced that the first phase of Namma Metro’s Blue Line — connecting Central Silk Board to Kempegowda International Airport — will be ready by December 2026, setting the foundation for a seamless airport commute after years of road congestion. (AI image)
19 km Stretch to KR Pura Targeted for 2026
The Central Silk Board–KR Pura stretch is now slated to open in 2026, a critical segment expected to drastically reduce travel time for thousands commuting between south-east Bengaluru and the Outer Ring Road tech corridor. (AI image)
KR Pura to Hebbal Section to Open by December 2027
Authorities have issued a firm deadline of December 2027 for the KR Pura–Hebbal stretch, filling the long-pending mass transit gap for commuters from Whitefield and Mahadevapura heading toward north Bengaluru. (AI image)
Hebbal to Airport by June 2027
The final airport-bound segment, Hebbal–Kempegowda International Airport, is expected by June 2027, promising a direct metro link for air travellers — eliminating dependency on cabs and buses on the congested Ballari Road. (AI image)
Rs 15,000-Crore Mega Project Across 58 km
With a Rs 15,000-crore budget and a 58-km corridor length, the Blue Line is one of Bengaluru’s most ambitious metro projects ever, bringing together multiple elevated, underground and depot components. (AI image)
Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) Land Compensation Gets a Push
Shivakumar said all contractors have been instructed to finish works on time. Addressing delays around the PRR project, Shivakumar said BDA officials will deposit compensation amounts directly, ensuring land acquisition does not block project timelines any longer.
Five Options for Landowners Under New Compensation Policy
Landowners affected by PRR have been given five choices: TDR, enhanced FAR, monetary compensation, commercial land on alignment, and alternative options — said to be the most flexible model offered in the country.
'No Pressure Will Be Entertained': DK Shivakumar’s Firm Stand
Shivakumar reiterated that no denotification will be allowed, stressing that the government will not bow to pressure groups, and land disputes will not stall city infrastructure any further.
Metro Push, PRR Push: Bengaluru Infrastructure to Accelerate
With Blue Line deadlines locked in and PRR compensation streamlined, the state government is positioning 2026–2027 as a turning point for mobility and connectivity across Bengaluru.