Bangalore Ring Roads thread

[IU]

Originally Posted by Babji

The IRR, I referred may be the quarter circle surrounding the inner most ring in the map in post #7. (perhaps its called Inner Ring Road and the other IRR is called Intermediate Ring Road...)

Vadi might know better. Could someone throw some light on this...

that quarter circle outside the inner most is the BMIC-PR

[Babji]

BMIC-PRR seems to be the half circle between the ORR and the BDA-PRR ... (map in post# 11)

[IU]

then what 'quarter' ring are u referring to in post#20? just to clear the confusion,please mark it on the map.

[vlakshmi_n]

I don't see any quarter circle in the maps,
Babji, can you pls post the map again and show the circle with a mark which you are asking.. that might help to locate it

yeah BMIC PRR is half circle and blue colour between Hosur Road and Tumkur road.

[Babji]

Let me try...
In map 1, the Orange Ring (IRR) is shown as a full ring. In reality, only a quarter of this ring is presently existing
(map 2 shows this as a qurter ring, surrounding the innermost ring). this is what I thought. not sure...
map 1.
[IMG]http://i8.************/4ue82zc.jpg[/IMG]

map 2
[IMG]http://i9.************/5xo3uaw.jpg[/IMG]

[vlakshmi_n]

Here's the correction what I found.

"(map 2 shows this as a qurter ring, surrounding the innermost ring)" is BMIC PRR and this is outside the ORR and not inside ORR.

Hope this clarifies.

[Babji]

Originally Posted by vlakshmi_n

Here's the correction what I found.

"(map 2 shows this as a qurter ring, surrounding the innermost ring)" is BMIC PRR and this is outside the ORR and not inside ORR.

Hope this clarifies.

Ok. Thats much better. Thanks.

[Babji]

Originally Posted by indiansunite

that quarter circle outside the inner most is the BMIC-PR

yes. @indiansunite is right.

[vlakshmi_n]

Deviations in BMIC Peripheral road alignment inspected.

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/...7070811630.asp

http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/08/stor...0860690300.htm

BANGALORE: The chairman and two members of the Karnataka State Appellate Authority (Air and Water Act), on Saturday, inspected the peripheral road (connecting Mysore Road and Hosur Road to the proposed expressway to Mysore) to verify the allegations that the road was constructed deviating the sanctioned alignment, and also encroaching the portions of many lakes.

Five instances of deviation in alignment in the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project were noted by the Karnataka State Environment Authority, which inspected the Mysore Road-Hosur Road stretch of the 47-km peripheral ring road project to link Hosur Road and Tumkur road.

The authority is hearing an appeal by the BMIC promoter, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise (NICE), which wants the September 2006 order of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) withdrawing consent for the project quashed......

[Babji]

Originally Posted by vlakshmi_n

Deviations in BMIC Peripheral road alignment inspected.

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/...7070811630.asp

http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/08/stor...0860690300.htm
... the road was constructed deviating the sanctioned alignment, and also encroaching the portions of many lakes.

Five instances of deviation in alignment in the Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project were noted by the Karnataka State Environment Authority, which inspected the Mysore Road-Hosur Road stretch of the 47-km peripheral ring road project to link Hosur Road and Tumkur road...

oops. but the road is already constructed - what happens next...

[vlakshmi_n]

Its all the drama/excuse to drag the project into controversies and take the BMIC project back from NICE. Hope the Govt doesn't succeed in spoiling the project.

[vlakshmi_n]

Traffic decongestion dreams costlier as PRR is delayed.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/07/11/stor...1160180400.htm

BANGALORE: Had the Government acted in time, the city would have had a six-lane 109-km peripheral ring road at a cost of Rs. 550 crore. The delay has led to the cost escalation by over Rs. 2,000 crore, though the revised plans have additional features.

The project aims at diverting heavy vehicles from the city and the outer ring road and ease the traffic in the arterial roads.

G. Aswatha Narayana, former technical adviser to Bangalore Development Authority, who was closely associated with the planning of the project, said the revised estimates of the project had gone up to Rs. 2,675 crore.

Had the project been implemented in 2004 when the BDA passed a resolution implement the project, it could have been implemented at Rs. 650 crore, taking possible cost escalation into account.

Describing it as a “good project,” Mr. Aswatha Narayana said it had provision for double track railway line too all along the ring road. Other interesting features were ducts all along for telephone, electric cables, water lines and storm water drains. Besides, two-lane service roads had been planned on either side. More importantly, all the 12 major intersections would have no traffic signals and adequate provisions were to be made for people to cross the road keeping future development of the areas on either side of the road. It has been suggested to the BDA to acquire adequate lands at intersections to provide for parking, commercial complexes and truck terminals.

He regretted that even the land acquisition had not begun for the project that needed 2,800 acres of land and the detailed project report was being prepared even at this stage.

The revised plan had a provision for eight-lane traffic movement in the main carriageway. It would carry about 10,000 trucks a day when ready.

Former BDA Chief Engineer K.G. Karnik, who too was closely associated with the planning for the project, wondered whether the people would ever forgive the State Government for the inordinate delay in implementing the project.

[IU]

TOI's monthly update

BMIC

Peripheral stretch complete

Tired of bumpy rides? The BMIC peripheral road connecting Mysore Road to Kanakapura Road and to Bannerghatta Road offers a smooth alternative.
Barring a minor hiccup at Gottigere (near Bannerghatta), the 7-km stretch connecting Kanakapura Road to Bannerghatta Road has been completed in record time. A cattle underpass, road overand under-bridges inter-connecting the villages on this stretch are well-developed and now open to traffic. Structures like pipe culvert, box culvert, utility pipes, fencing and high grade asphalting are judiciously blended on this road.
The 16-km stretch between Bannerghatta Road and Hosur Road, held up due to technical problems, has been completed.
Another interesting aspect is that once you enter this stretch from Hosur Road, you can experience a world-class 32-km drive till Madavara (Tumkur Road). “We have completed earthworks where land is available for us,’’ a NICE representative said. An interchange bridge on Hosur Road has also been completed in a record seven months.

just for referring to the roads mentioned- rudimentary alignment of BMIC PRR

[IU]

TOI's monthly update

Bidadi-Madavara stretch ready

The government may be trying to stall work on BMIC project, but its promoter Ashok Kheny is unfazed by the developments. After completing the stretch connecting Hosur Road and Mysore Road, NICE has completely executed an 18-km stretch connecting Bidadi and Madavara (Tumkur Road), which cuts through Magadi main road. The stretch contains 40 major underpasses, 50 cattle passes (box culverts), 90 pipe culverts and utility ducts. The road has been raised a few feet above ground level. There are underpasses every 500 metres for villagers to cross the road.

NICE has taken care to grow landscape grass on either side of the road. Huge spaces have been left open on the entire route for construction of a compound wall. A NICE representative said that none of the lakes on the stretch have been affected due to the project. “Our top priority is to conserve natural beauty. We have taken every step to protect and to develop lakes on the stretch,’’ the representative added.

[luvBlore]

15:49 IST
RAJYA SABHA

The National Highways Authority of India has commissioned a feasibility study for the Ring Road around Bangalore city which is expected to be submitted in January, 2008. Based on the outcome of the study, the said ring Road project would be considered under National Highway Development Projects Phase-VII. State Government could also consider the feasibility of implementing the project under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways, Shri K.H. Muniyappa in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

[vlakshmi_n]

Final notification issued for Peripheral Ring Road.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/06/stor...0661470400.htm

BANGALORE: It is a major infrastructure project, in the pipeline for a decade now. Embroiled in controversy and litigation, it has been pitched as a significant solution to reduce the number of vehicles passing through the city.

Yet, the final notification for acquisition of lands for the first phase of the Peripheral Ring Road was issued on July 3 without attracting any attention. Interestingly, the Bangalore Development Authority, the implementing agency, or the Urban Development Department, which has issued the Government Order, has not published the information on their official websites.

As much as 1,810 acres and 18.5 guntas in Bangalore North, East and Anekal taluks have been notified for the first phase, which is 65 km long. Lands in 67 villages spread across Dasanapura, Yeshwanthpura, Hesarghatta, Yelahanka, K.R. Puram, Bidarahalli, Varthur, Sarjapur and Attibele hoblis, between Tumkur, Old Madras and Hosur roads will be acquired for this mega project.

The Special Land Acquisition Officer of the BDA has been directed to take over the notified lands. The Government Order, signed by M.S. Premachandra, Under Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department, also states that a plan of the lands is with the Special Land Acquisition Officer. “We are working on finalising compensation for those who are losing lands,” a top official of the BDA told The Hindu on Wednesday.

Phase two of the Peripheral Ring Road, to be formed linking Kanakapura, Mysore and Magadi roads, has been delayed because of concerns raised by forest officials of the Bannerghatta National Park.

“The road passes at the edge of the national park. So forest officials had raised concerns about it. Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy had a meeting recently with the officials to discuss this. Once it is sorted out, we will decide the alignment for the second phase,” the official said. The BDA has been in a fix over this issue because if it changed the alignment to accommodate the forest officials’ concerns, it would affect the Weavers’ Colony which houses nearly 400 families.

[vlakshmi_n]

Work on Peripheral Ring Road may start next month.

http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/24/stor...2451540300.htm

BANGALORE: Work on the first phase of the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR), aimed to decongest Bangalore, would start in mid-October after Stup Consultants, the agency chosen to chalk out the design, submitted the detailed project report, said M.K. Shankaralinge Gowda, Commissioner, Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), here on Saturday.

Speaking to presspersons on the sidelines of the seminar on ‘Town planning at crossroads — crisis in urban development and governance’, the BDA Commissioner said the authority would take up work on the first phase only for now. The first phase itself was a huge project.

“We have taken up this part of the PRR because it will provide better access to the northern side of the city, especially since the international airport is coming up at Devanahalli,” he said. The first phase will link Tumkur, Old Madras and Hosur roads. The land acquisition process for the first phase had started and compensation packages were being worked out, he added.

Individuals owning lands in the green belt could be given financial compensation to make the concept of earmarking lands as green belt areas practical, Subhir Hari Singh, Commissioner for Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMRDA).

[Babji]

Originally Posted by indiansunite

So there are many ring roads planned around Bangalore by many different govt authorities. Here's a quick list of the ring roads in/around Bangalore constructed and planned.

• Inner Core Ring Road(elevated) - planned by BBMP - 30kms
• Outer Ring Road - constructed by BDA - 62kms
• BMIC Peripheral Road (Half Ring) - constructed by NICE - 41kms
• Peripheral Ring Road - planned by BDA -land acquisition has been given the go ahead - 118kms
• Intermediate Ring Road - planned by NHAI - 250kms
• Satellite town Ring Road -planned by BMRDA -364kms

Originally Posted by vlakshmi_n

Work on Peripheral Ring Road may start next month.
http://www.hindu.com/2007/09/24/stor...2451540300.htm
... The first phase will link Tumkur, Old Madras and Hosur roads. The land acquisition process for the first phase had started and compensation packages were being worked out, he added...

cool. it looks like the alignment has been finalized ...
i guess this is about the BDA PRR (118km) ...

[IU]

Work didn't start on the 118km Peripheral Ring Road mentioned above. Since October, there has only been one article published and that too in early November :

Peripheral ring road work set to commence in early 2008

The Bangalore Development Authority is expected to commence work on the eight-lane peripheral ring road in the Garden City by early-2008.

The project will be implemented in two phases with an investment of Rs 2,675 crore. Phase-I includes development of Tumkur Road (NH-4) to Hosur Road (NH-7) crossing Bellary Road, Old Madras Road, Varthur Road for a length of 65 km, and phase-II includes Hosur Road to Tumkur Road for a length of 51 km.

Stup Consultants is in the process of preparing a detailed project report and it will be completed by the end of this month. The land acquisition process for phase-I has started and compensation packages are being worked out.

Phase I Map:

[bgguy]

BDA hands over ring road project to NHAI



TIMES NEWS NETWORK



Bangalore: One by one, the Karnataka government seems to be washing its hands of mega infrastructure projects planned for the city. First, it was a decision to hand over the proposed expressway project to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Now, the ambitious 116-km Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) planned by BDA is all set to be taken over by NHAI.
A BDA board meeting on Tuesday decided to hand over the project, which has been on paper for the past four years. The PRR was planned to provide another circuit of roads as the Outer Ring Road has now become part of Bangalore.
To be built 8 km from the existing ring road, the Rs 3,600-crore PRR needed 3,500 acres of land for phase I and II. The BDA issued final notification for land acquisition for Phase I running up to 65 km. “The NHAI had approached the state government to take over the PRR project. The government had, in turn, written to us to examine the proposal. At today’s meeting, we discussed the issue and decided to give it the project,’’ BDA commissioner Shankarlinge Gowda told The Times of India.
But there’ll be a rider. NHAI has to bear the cost of land acquisition for the project — compensate the land losers.

PRR FACTS

PRR will circumnavigate city linking major highways — Tumkur-Mysore-Old Madras-Hosur-Bellary roads measuring 116 km; toll road to be located 14 to 22 km from city centre

Eight-lane corridor to have grade separators

Villages touching the road — Gangondanahalli, Varthur, Anjanapura, Uttharalli, Kodigehalli, Agara, Gottigere, Bellandur, Lingarajpura, Avalahall

Can we expect things to move fast ?