Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Blue Line, running along the ORR corridor, is again delayed, with operations now expected to begin in early 2027. Both reports point to ongoing incompletion in civil works and remaining systems-related tasks, leaving key parts of the project not ready for commissioning.
The sources describe multiple factors behind the slippage, including incomplete station construction and difficulties linked to underground utilities encountered at specific sites. They also cite land acquisition and the finalization of designs as contributors to slower progress. With road works continuing along the ORR at the same time, commuters face sustained congestion, and some outlets link the combined disruption to the Metro’s extended timeline.
