Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Varthur Residents Push for Metro Transit as Flyover Construction Begins
In Varthur, people want a train system called the Metro to help them get around.
But, the government is building a bridge for cars, called a flyover, instead.
The residents think the Metro is a better idea because more people live there now.
They say the flyover is too expensive and doesn't help enough people.
They're upset because they weren't asked what they wanted, and the construction has started before they could make their voices heard.
A study about a new Metro line was done, but officials don't seem to be listening to the residents' concerns about the flyover.
Residents of Varthur, Bengaluru, are advocating for Metro connectivity.
KRDCL is proceeding with a flyover construction on SH-35.
The project includes road widening from 30 to 100 meters.
Residents are opposing the flyover, citing its short length and high cost.
A feasibility study for a Metro line has been proposed but residents claim officials aren't listening.
- Who
- Varthur residents and KRDCL officials.
- What
- Disagreement over infrastructure development: residents want Metro, officials building a flyover.
- When
- Ongoing, with flyover construction starting despite resident opposition.
- Where
- Varthur, Bengaluru, India
- Why
- Residents believe Metro would better serve the area's growing population and reduce traffic and pollution, while KRDCL is proceeding with the flyover plan.
Residents
KRDCL
Transportation Solution
Residents
Residents want Metro connectivity instead of a flyover.
KRDCL
KRDCL is proceeding with a flyover construction.
Project Planning and Execution
Residents
Residents allege lack of public consultation, and believe work started before land acquisition completion.
KRDCL
KRDCL is moving forward with flyover construction despite resident opposition.
- Project Cost
- Rs 482 crore
- Road Widening Length
- 1.9 km
- Road Width Expansion
- 30 to 100 meters
- Flyover Location
- Vinayaka Theatre to Varthur lake
- Proposed Metro Line Length
- 68km