The much-anticipated Reach 6 line of Namma Metro’s Phase 2, stretching from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara, BMRCL had created a new deadline recently.
New Timeline For Metro Reach 6 Line
It appears that the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has finalised a new timeline for Reach 6 of the Namma Metro Phase II.
According to to them, it is expected to be commissioned in September 2026 after the completion of all the tunneling works.
It will be affecting the line connecting Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara is now expected to be operational by September 2026.
They have reached to this decision after BMRCL completed the entire tunnelling process for the underground segment.
As mentioned the work on underground stations are nearing completion.
Coming to this project, it is a 21.26-km corridor comprises a 7.50-km elevated section with six stations from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, and a 13.76-km underground stretch with 12 stations from Dairy Circle to Nagawara.
So far, the tunneling component of the underground section has completed the full 20.992 km of the twin tunnel work as mentioned in the press note.
Moving ahead, the station construction across the four underground packages is progressing well, it’s completion percentages are ranging from 91% to 97%.
This Monday, the Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had scheduled a visit to the under construction Bamboo Bazaar metro station but deferred the plan.
What Is The Strategic Importance of Reach 6?
It is not clear yet whether the Reach 6 would be opened in two phases or in one go, so it’s finalisation is yet to happen.
When it comes to the Reach 6, it is one of the most complex corridors under the Phase 2 network due to its extended underground component and dense urban alignment.
It is manufactured with an aim to reduce vehicular pressure in central and south Bengaluru, particularly in corridors like Dairy Circle and Tavarekere, known for their bottlenecked road networks.
After its complition, it will not only offer seamless north-south connectivity but also integrate with existing and upcoming metro lines to improve city-wide transit efficiency.
