Malur section of Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway being developed at a cost of Rs 1,160 crore

BENGALURU: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is developing the Bengaluru-Malur section of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway in the state at an estimated cost of Rs 1,160 crore under the Bharatmala Pariyojana.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, sharing details about the development of Bengaluru-Malur section of the Expressway project, posted on Twitter, “This ambitious project aims to connect the capital cities of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu while traversing through three states: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The major towns along the route include Hoskote, Malur, Bangarpet, Kolar, Venkatagiri, Palamner, Bangarupalem, Chittoor, Ranipettai and Sriperumbudur”.

Under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, we are developing the Bangalore-Malur section of the Bangalore-Chennai Expressway in the state of Karnataka, with an estimated cost of ₹1160 Cr.

This ambitious project aims to connect the capital cities of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu while… pic.twitter.com/KkzNWWS2jB

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) July 23, 2023

He further said, “One of the standout features of the expressway is the implementation of a perpetual flexible pavement design. This design comprises a three-layer, flexible pavement construction concept that results in a resilient asphalt surface with multiple layers, capable of withstanding structural fatigue over an extended period. This approach enhances the expressway’s durability, strength, and overall longevity”.

Minister Gadkari expressing the gratitude to the PM Modi, said, “Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, we are committed to achieving a seamless, hasslefree, and ecologically responsible mobility system across the nation”.

While several netizens appreciated the initiative, one Twitter user, Rangaraj Bindiganavile (@rangab71) sought early completion of work on the Nelamangala-Tumakuru section. “Sir nelamangala to tumkuru work is going very slow. similarly Tumkur to Shivamogga is waiting to be completed.hope these works are completed very soon (folded hand emoji)”, he wrote.