BMRCL receives NoC to build metro corridor near Jakkur Aerodrome

Proposed elevated corridor will run parallel to the existing NHAI flyover, but at a lower level

A major hurdle to building a metro line linking Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to the city centre has been cleared. has received an NoC to build the proposed elevated corridor near the Government Flying Training School, Jakkur in the city.

Anjum Parwez, managing director of BMRCL, said that the metro corridor will run parallel to the existing flyover built by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), as planned. However, the proposed metro corridor will be constructed at a lower level, around two metres below the existing flyover.

“We have cleared one of the major hurdles by getting the required NoC from the flying school to build a metro line near the aerodrome. The proposed elevated line will not pose an ,” Mr Parwez said. For the construction of metro piers, BMRCL will use land that was acquired by the NHAI. “As a goodwill gesture, BMRCL will construct a hangar, side walls, etc,” he added.