BMRCL decides to Kickstart the construction of Pedestrian Bridge for Challaghatta Station

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is conducting the construction work of building pedestrian bridge in order to intensify the preventive and safety measures and also it will improve the connectivity for commuters near the Challaghatta metro station. This bridge is estimated to be completed by September 2024, and will span the busy Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway.

The infrastructural project will offer safe and convenient link across the highway,especially it will play beneficial role for the students who reads in nearby colleges like Rajarajeshwari Medical College, ACS College of Engineering, and others. The estimated ridership of the bridge is 10,000 per day during the rush hours. It will also improve the movement of the pedestrian near the station. 

The bridge is designed appropriately for accessibility, will include stairs and elevators at a construction cost of Rs 2.22 crore. This user-friendly design ensures the bridge caters to all types of users. The students and residents of that area or stay nearby expressed a relief. Students pointed out their safety concerns of crossing the highway without a designated pedestrian lane. They are very much convinced that the bridge will significantly reduce commute times and improve safety, especially during peak hours when traffic makes crossing the road difficult.

Furhermore, along with the bridge, BMRCL will also construct a 100-metre footpath. This footpath will connect the bridge to the metro station, creating a seamless and safe passage for pedestrians. This additional infrastructure further enhances the project's overall functionality.

The Challaghatta pedestrian bridge project puts a deep stress on BMRCL's commitment to infrastructure development that prioritises pedestrian safety and convenience. This initiative is targeting towards broader goal of creating a more efficient and user-friendly public transportation system in Bengaluru.