Four main infrastructure corporations bid for tunnel street mission in Bengaluru

The proposed tunnel street mission in Bengaluru has taken a key step ahead with Bengaluru Smart Infrastructure Limited (B-SMILE) receiving bids from 4 outstanding infrastructure corporations.

According to officers from B-SMILE, the particular function automobile overseeing the mission, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Adani Group, Vishwa Samudra Engineering, and Dilip Buildcon Limited have submitted bids.

The mission, geared toward setting up a 16.74-km twin tunnel connecting Esteem Mall Junction at Hebbal to Central Silk Board Junction within the southern a part of Bengaluru, has been one of the vital debated city infrastructure proposals in recent times.

According to Deputy Chief Minister D. Okay. Shivakumar, who’s eager on implementing the mission, this mission is predicted to ease visitors congestion throughout key north-south corridors. However many have opposed the mission and a number of PILs are pending within the High Court of Karnataka and the National Green Tribunal.

Deadline extensions

B-SMILE had floated world tenders for the mission in July 2025, inviting bids for 2 separate packages. However, the deadline was prolonged a number of instances as a result of restricted curiosity from main corporations. The tender, first issued on July 16, had a submission deadline of September 3. When no important bids had been acquired, the deadline was postponed to September 30, then October 29, and at last November 11. Officials claimed that each one 4 corporations submitted their bids earlier than the ultimate deadline.

According to the tender notification issued by the Superintending Engineer of B-SMILE, the development interval for the mission is about at 50 months, which is equal to 4 years and two months. If executed as deliberate, the tunnel street might turn out to be operational by the top of 2029.

The mission will comply with a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) mannequin, with a complete concession interval of 34 years, which incorporates the development timeline. The chosen contractor will develop, function, and preserve the infrastructure earlier than handing it over to the federal government of Karnataka on the finish of the concession time period.

The twin-tunnel mission can be divided into two packages. Package 1 spans 8.748 km from Esteem Mall Junction to Seshadri Road–Race Course Junction, whereas Package 2 covers one other 8.748 km stretch between Seshadri Road and Silk Board Junction. Each part will characteristic two tunnels with three lanes every, geared up with devoted entry and exit ramps to enhance visitors circulation.

At least eight Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are anticipated for use within the building.

Varied experience

The estimated price for Package 1 is ₹8,770 crore, requiring a monetary assure of ₹43.85 crore from the profitable bidder. Package 2 has been valued at ₹8,928 crore, with a assure requirement of ₹44.64 crore.

The 4 collaborating corporations convey different experience to the desk. RVNL, a 100% government-owned PSU underneath the Ministry of Railways, has been increasing past railway initiatives into sectors like highways and energy. Adani Group, a serious Indian conglomerate, has an in depth portfolio in infrastructure improvement. Vishwa Samudra Engineering is a multi-disciplinary civil building firm, whereas Dilip Buildcon Limited is a number one infrastructure developer recognized for executing large-scale street initiatives.