NICE Road towards Mysuru to be revived: Dy.CM
D.K. Shivakumar moots bringing back Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project for outward development
Bengaluru: In a significant move to further streamline travel between Mysuru and Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has proposed reviving the long-stalled Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) Project, promoted by Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprises (NICE).
The project, which was initiated years ago, stalled amid controversies over excess land acquisition. Only the Bengaluru-side of the project has been completed and Mysuru-side has been left untouched.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru yesterday, Dy.CM Shivakumar emphasised the need to revive the project for regional development and job creation in smaller towns between two cities.
“The new Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway-275 has stifled local development as it is access-controlled. Travellers can’t even stop for a coffee. Moreover, the highway is poorly designed, with no access to basic amenities like restrooms,” he said.
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