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Written By blrsri - 19 August, 2009
Bangalore Analysis Transportation Infrastructure Flyovers and underpasses
"A 300-metre stretch has been cleared from the lawn on the Vidhana Soudha premises, right at the entrance. Work is progressing at a steady pace within the barricaded area to lay one of the alternative roads that will make way for the underground stretch of Bangalore Metro here.."
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werent we told that as metro goes underground..there would be no need to disturb traffic on road? If that is the case, why are the alternate roads been carved out?
Had a look at the roads beeing put on Vidhana soudha lawns..it does look good..the facade is all spoilt now and also it could pose serious security threats for both the HC and Vidhana Soudha!
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Naveen - 19 August, 2009 - 13:33
When we had met BMRCL officials, MD Sivasailam had stated that cut & cover method would be used only for stations along UG sections & not for the rest of the UG lengths (they would be with TBMs).
I think this activity might be for construction of 'Raj Bhavan' station to be built opposite Vidhana Soudha (as indicated on route plans).
blrsri - 19 August, 2009 - 13:45
Do not think its really wise to have a station in front of vidhana soudha..there is too much security at stake..cosidering it to be the seat of power..
This station would have made more sense if it was just after Gopal Gowda circle..as the bulk of public transport come from Vikas Soudha and the multi storey buildings..having all the govt offices with the babu croud sitting there!
Vishveshwarya bldg and the sorrounding offices could have used the police parade grounds stop..
ashwin - 20 August, 2009 - 14:01
It is not clear (to me) what the precise station location is, as BMRC has not published detailed engineering drawings of the underground stretch like they have for the elevasted ones. I wrote to them on this, but they declined citing security concerns (which will be the subject of my next post).
If the BMLTA map is accurate, the station is indeed between Vikasa Soudha and the multi storey buildings.
Raj Bhavan Stn - Opp Vidhana Soudha ?
Naveen - 20 August, 2009 - 14:43
Ashwin,
An extract from BMRC's UG drawings is reproduced below :
It appears that the station is going to be located opposite Raj Bhavan (indicated by bold, red lines). The rectangle probably indicates the commuter entry /exit housing. This also explains why new roads are being built clear of the Metro route /station.
The BMLTA map does not seem accurate at all - many of the known station locations (along elevated tracks) are also in error.
idontspam - 19 August, 2009 - 11:06
werent we told that as metro goes underground..there would be no need to disturb traffic on road?
They are probably using cut and cover method where a trench is excavated and roofed over. In this case more working space is required and also they can use this space as a entry point for the rest of the tunnel in more congested areas. We can probably get a confirmation from BMRC. They should put it back to normal after construction is over.
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