Larsen and Toubro has recently received Letter of Acceptance granting them the responsibility for designing and building an elevated viaduct with related infrastructure from Heelalige to Rajanukunte for Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail initiative, as per official reports. The contract, totaling Rs 1,040.51 crore with GST included, spans 30 months. The commencement of physical work associated with this infrastructure is anticipated to begin shortly, according to statements.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is a multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1938, it operates in various sectors including engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. L&T is renowned for its expertise in infrastructure development, heavy engineering, defense, and technology solutions. With a global presence across more than 30 countries, L&T is a key player in major projects worldwide. The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and quality, leveraging its diverse capabilities to deliver cutting-edge solutions in infrastructure, power, hydrocarbon, and information technology, contributing significantly to economic growth and development.
In a statement, Karnataka’s Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) has mentioned, “Larsen and Toubro has been issued the Letter of Acceptance today for the design and construction of elevated viaduct of length 8.960 km and At-Grade of length 37.920 km (excluding station buildings) including associated works between Heelalige and Rajanukunte, on EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) mode, in Corridor-4 or ‘Kanaka’ line of Bengaluru Suburban Railway Project (BSRP).” This agreement encompasses the development of a 1.2 km double-decker pathway for BSRP Corridor-1 and Corridor-4 in the vicinity of Yelahanka. It also involves constructing a 500-meter elevated BSRP viaduct beneath the BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) viaduct near Benniganahalli, with both projects sharing the right of way—an unprecedented initiative in India.
“Previously, the work of Corridor-2 (Chillabanawara to Baiyappanahalli for 25.2 km) was also awarded to L&T and the construction activities are going on in full swing. With the current tender award, the total length of 72.08 km of civil work (elevated and at-grade for BSRP has been awarded, which is around 50 percent of BSRP’s total project alignment. Corridor 2 and 4 were the phase-1 priority corridors as fixed by Government of Karnataka,” K-RIDE has stated. The invitation for bids on Corridor-1 and Corridor-3 will be forthcoming soon, according to the statement. Additionally, South Western Railways is close to finalizing the transfer of 115.5 acres of Railway land to Corridor-4 and anticipates its completion in the near future.
