Bengaluru To Bidar In Record Time: New 600 KM Economic Corridor Set To Transform Connectivity, Details Inside

Bengaluru-Badar Economic Corridor: The Karnataka government is planning an economic corridor between the state capital, Bengaluru, and Bidar to raise connectivity between the Silicon City and the northern a element of the state. The Public Works Department (PWD) has been tasked with the essentially the most significant responsibility of bringing this new limited-get entry to highway to life, linking Bidar and Bengaluru. The project will likely be funded by the Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board (KKRDB). Once completed, the limited-get entry to highway will cover seven districts everywhere the Kalyana Karnataka region—Koppal, Ballari, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Raichur, and Vijayanagara—as well as to Tumakuru, Chitradurga, and Bengaluru.

Recently, a tender became floated by the PWD with the intention to in finding a specialist for the preparation of a pre-feasibility report for the proposed corridor.

“The feasibility learn about will perceive the shortest route/alignment, number of lanes, land acquisition requirements, estimated number of individuals benefit, and others. It be likewise the primary time the PWD is constructing a greenfield limited-get entry to highway,” Moneycontrol quoted an official.

Bengaluru-Bidar Current Travel Time

Currently, the journey between the silicon city and Bidar takes around 12 to 14 hours by the use of NH 50. Notably, NH 50 connects Maharashtra’s Nanded and Karnataka’s Chitradurga.

The tender document enlightens that a fresh 600 km greenfield corridor will bridge very important industrial sectors, districts, and financial heartlands, providing a secure, economic, and impactful mode for the transit of freight and passengers. Additionally, the document highlights the role of the consultant in supporting a feasibility learn about, proposing financial strategies, weighing up economic growth and transport ease to Bengaluru, and pinpointing the foremost superb route alignment for procurement.

“The greenfield corridor with a length of around 600 km will connect important industrial areas, district and financial headquarters along the manner while providing a secure, cost-effective, and efficient route for the rapid transportation of goods and people”, the tender document read.

“The consultant will assist the department in conducting a feasibility learn about, recommending financing mechanisms, evaluating economic growth and ease of transportation to Bengaluru, and identifying essentially the most well-liked procurement route alignment”, it said.

Alternate Road To Bengaluru Airport Will Be Improved By The PWD

The Public Works Department (PWD) has decided to upgrade the State Highway 104, a 50 kilometer stretch connecting Bengaluru to Nandi Hills by the use of Devanahalli and Bagalur. This toll-free corridor offers an alternative path to achieve Kempegowda International Airport. In line with PWD officials, this road improvement is a element of the ongoing State Highway Development Project.

People Complained About The Alternate Airport Road

Concerns from citizens have surged regarding the disappointing condition of the alternate airport road. It seems riddled with potholes and there’s an alarming absence of adequate lights. Exciting developments have been shared by an official from the Public Works Department (PWD) who’ve disclosed plans to upgrade the road connecting Bengaluru and Nandi Hills, passing through a range of localities. A contract has been released to kickstart the construction of a 2.6 km cement concrete road, amounting to Rs 24.28 crore. The expected completion of this project is anticipated to be in 20 days. Rest assured, the PWD will also go on to address remaining portions of the road.