Bengaluru Metro Expansion: Government Plans New Lines To Hoskote, Nelamangala And Bidadi

The Karnataka government is exploring the possibility of extending the Bengaluru Metro Rail network to Hoskote in the east, Nelamangala in the west, and Bidadi in the southwest, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Wednesday (18 December).

During a Karnataka Assembly session, Shivakumar responded to a query from MLA Sharath Bache Gowda concerning severe traffic congestion on Old Madras Road between KR Puram and Hoskote. Acknowledging the traffic woes, he assured the House that the government was aware of the challenges and taking steps to address them.

“We are planning a detailed survey, and both the state government and Namma Metro will seriously consider the request for extending the Metro Rail,” Shivakumar stated.

The Deputy Chief Minister further revealed that the government had requested a feasibility report on extending the Metro network to Hoskote, Nelamangala, and Bidadi, reports Hindustan Times.

Emphasising the need for improved transportation infrastructure, he pointed out that nearly 10,000 people commute daily from Kolar to Bengaluru for work, underscoring the urgency of enhancing connectivity.

If approved, the proposed Metro extensions could significantly ease traffic congestion, reduce travel time, and boost economic activity in the surrounding areas.