India, Nov. 3 -- After several months of delay, the much-awaited Phase 3 of Namma Metro is finally moving towards execution. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has announced plans to invite tenders for the construction of the 28.4-kilometre corridor linking JP Nagar 4th Phase to Kempapura in Hebbal.

The Central Government had approved this stretch nearly a year ago, but the tendering process was repeatedly postponed, attracting criticism from citizens. Officials explained that the delay was mainly due to the complex design requirements of the double-decker viaduct, which combines a metro line and a flyover on the same structure. With the detailed planning phase now complete, BMRCL is set to proceed with construction, as...