Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation (BMRCL) is set to conduct a ‘geotechnical survey’ for Phase-III of the Metro project at Rs 5.50 crore, with the survey work expected to commence soon.

This route will connect JP Nagar fourth Phase to Kempapura (32.15 km) and will feature 22 stations along the Outer Ring Road (Orange Line). Additionally, it will connect from Hosahalli Station to Sunkadakatte Depot (12.5 km) with nine stations to be constructed.

In the first phase, the Hyderabad-based Mangalam Consultancy Services will conduct the survey from JP Nagar fourth Phase to Mysuru Road Station. In the second phase, Secon will carry out the survey from Mysuru Road Station to Kanteerava Studio Station. The third phase from Kanteerava Studio to Kempapura Station, will be undertaken by Myrtle Project Company. In the fourth phase, Secon will conduct the survey from Hosahalli Station to Sunkadakatte Depot.

The survey will be conducted for the construction of elevated tracks and Metro stations. BMRCL has directed the companies to submit the report within the next five months. The proposed Orange Line (Kempapura-JP Nagar fourth Phase) will intersect with the Blue Line (KIA-Reshme Mandali) and the Red Line (Sarjapur to Hebbal) at Hebbal. Additionally, there will be a connection with the suburban rail system.