India, Sept. 9 -- The much-awaited Blue Line of Namma Metro, connecting Central Silk Board Junction to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), is expected to be completed by December 2027.

The 58.19-km corridor is being developed in two phases, Phase 2A covering the 19.75-km stretch between Central Silk Board and Krishnarajapura (K.R. Pura), and Phase 2B spanning 38.44 km from KR Pura to the airport.

According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), civil works have achieved 52.5% progress as of June 30, 2025, The Hindu reported. Construction activity on the airport-bound section has picked up pace after a nine-month pause in 2023 triggered by a fatal incident at HBR Layout.

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