Namma Metro Purple Line In Bengaluru To Be Partially Disrupted On June 17, Check Affected Stations, Timings

The Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has informed commuters about a partial service suspension on the Namma metro's Purple Line on June 17th, 2024.

Service Disruption on Namma Metro Purple Line:

Date: June 17th, 2024
Time: 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Affected Stations: Kengeri to Challaghatta

Metro train services will not be operational between Kengeri and Challaghatta stations during this time frame due to scheduled maintenance work at Challaghatta station. Regular service will resume on the Purple Line between Challaghatta and Whitefield after 1 PM. The Green Line is expected to function as per the usual schedule.

Notice for Service Road and Footpath Development

Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath instructed officials that where metro work is completed on the outer ring road of the city, a service road and footpath should be developed immediately. Speaking in a meeting with BBMP, Metro, Jalmandal officials, and ORRCA officials, he said, "Corporation and Metro officials should conduct a joint inspection on the outer ring road of Mahadevpur zone and develop a service road and footpath where the work is completed."

Maintenance of Main Roads and Flyovers

"The 22 main roads connecting to the outer ring road should be maintained in good condition. Overlay on flyovers should be repaired. Panathur road widening work should be taken up as soon as possible,'' he instructed. "Traffic congestion has reduced on Horavartula Road where metro works have been completed. Wherever the work has been completed, the barricades should be cleared, and action should be taken so that there is no problem for vehicular traffic on the service road," he said.

Precautionary Measures for Rainy Season

"The rainy season has started in the city, and the royal canals should be adequately maintained. Precautionary measures should be taken so that there is no problem when it rains,'' he instructed the officials.

BMRCL Managing Director Maheshwara Rao said, "The road dividers on the Metro 2 'A' route will be maintained by the corporation itself. It will be ensured that the IT employees and local residents will not face any problem due to the metro works,'' he assured.

Mahadevpur Zonal Commissioner Ramesh, Principal Engineer BS Prahlad, Zonal Joint Commissioner Dakshaini, Chief Engineer Lokesh, ORRCA Vice President Archana Tayade were also present during the meeting.