Attibele Metro Project Gets Fresh Push as Karnataka Seeks Detailed Plan
The proposed metro extension from Bommasandra to Attibele is back in focus, with Karnataka asking BMRCL to prepare a detailed project report for the border corridor.
The long discussed Attibele Metro Project has returned to the spotlight after the Karnataka government directed Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited to prepare a Detailed Project Report for extending the Yellow Line beyond Bommasandra.
The proposed extension would take Namma Metro towards Attibele along the busy Hosur Road corridor. The move comes after an earlier feasibility study raised technical concerns and the expansion was put on hold.
Tamil Nadu plans add momentum
The latest development follows Tamil Nadu’s announcement of a proposed metro corridor connecting Hosur with Bommasandra. The planned Tamil Nadu project is expected to cover about 23 kilometres and include 12 stations.
With the neighbouring state moving ahead with its proposal, Karnataka has now asked BMRCL to take up the DPR work for the Attibele extension.
Around 10.5 kilometre corridor proposed
Under the current proposal, the metro line would run for approximately 10.5 kilometres along the right side of National Highway 44.
Nine stations have been proposed along the extension, covering key locations around the Bommasandra and Attibele corridor. The proposed stops include Narayana Hrudayalaya, Chinapur Circle, Hale Chandapura, Thirumagondanahalli, Balaganahalli, Attibele Industrial Area, Yadavanahalli, Attibele and Attibele Terminal.
The exact alignment and technical details will become clearer once the DPR is completed and evaluated.
A major connectivity boost for the border region
If the project receives approval and is eventually completed, the corridor could significantly improve public transport between southern Bengaluru and the Karnataka Tamil Nadu border. Thousands of employees and regular commuters travelling towards Attibele and Hosur could benefit from a direct metro connection.
The proposal had previously faced technical hurdles. There had also been opposition from some Kannada organisations over extending the metro towards the Tamil Nadu border.
For now, the governments decision to restart the DPR process marks an important step, but the project still needs detailed technical assessment, approvals and funding before construction can begin.
