Final approval of upgradation, operation and maintenance of Hyderabad Bengaluru section of NH-7 in Karnataka

CCI Decision

The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure today approved the implementation of project of upgradation, operation and maintenance of Hyderabad Bengaluru section of NH-7 in Karnataka from 534.72 Km to 556.84 Km to be executed as BOT (Toll) on Design, Build, Finance, Operate & Transfer (DBFOT) pattern under NHDP Phase-VII.

The total project cost is estimated at Rs.679.36 crore under DBFOT pattern. The concession period is 20 years including construction period of 30 months. The project is covered in two districts of the State Karnataka, i.e. Bengaluru (Urban) and Bengaluru (Rural).

The main objective of the project is to expedite the improvement of infrastructure in the State. The project road runs between Devanhalli and Hebbal near Bengaluru International Airport and will provide uninterrupted connectivity to Bengaluru International Airport. The main features of the project include underpasses for pedestrian and cattle crossing; construction of approaches & widening of flyovers; reconstruction of existing service road; highway illumination and construction of bus bays.

BACKGROUND:

The Cabinet gave approval in Dec., 2007 for construction of ring roads, bypasses, flyovers, elevated roads, grade separators, Road Over Bridges, underpasses and service roads for removing identified traffic bottlenecks on the existing National Highways under NHDP Phase VII. It was also mandated that need based projects of Grade-separated Intersections, ROBs, underpasses, service roads etc. should be finalized by the Ministry in consultation with the State Governments. The stretch under consideration is one of the approved stretches.

The major impact of the project lies in reducing the time and cost of travel of traffic, particularly heavy traffic running between Devanahalli and Hebbal and to Bengaluru International Airport. It will also improve the transport facilities for the tourists.

************

AD/LV