GBA Minister Krishna Byre Gowda (left) together with Rizwan Arshad, Minister for Meals, Civil Provides and Client Affairs, inspecting the works on the Pink Line Kamaraja Junction Metro Tunnel and receiving info from the officers.
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After lacking a number of deadlines, the 7.5-km Kalena Agrahara–Tavarekere stretch of Pink Line is prepared for inauguration, with Higher Bengaluru Growth Minister Krishna Byre Gowda saying the town is hopeful of getting a Centre-approved inauguration date inside September.
Talking concerning the new addition to the town’s Metro community, Mr. Gowda mentioned that the stretch is able to be opened for public use and might be inaugurated as soon as the Authorities of India gives a date. “We’re prepared. As quickly because the date is given by the Authorities of India, this stretch might be inaugurated and opened to individuals for commuting,” he mentioned on Wednesday.
Mr. Gowda had earlier mentioned that the inauguration will occur in August 2026. This was introduced after his first high-level assessment assembly with senior officers of the Bangalore Metro Rail Company Restricted (BMRCL) after he took over cost of the portfolio.
The Minister had mentioned that the elevated part of the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere is predicted to be operational by August 15, 2026. The underground stretch from Tavarekere to Nagawara is slated for completion by March 2027.
The Pink Line, a 21.3-km hall connecting Kalena Agrahara within the south to Nagawara within the north, is a vital part of the metro enlargement. Of the entire size, 13.8 km runs underground, linking key central areas similar to Dairy Circle, M.G. Street, Shivajinagar and Tannery Street, whereas 7.5 km is elevated.
The venture has confronted repeated delays, lacking a number of deadlines and drawing criticism from commuters. As soon as operational, the hall is predicted to considerably enhance north–south metro connectivity.
Printed – September 02, 2026 05:06 pm IST
