In a major boost to metro connectivity in the city’s eastern and suburban regions, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is exploring the feasibility of extending the Namma Metro Pink Line from KR Puram to Hoskote. The proposed extension will cover around 16 kms and is planned as a double-decker corridor, integrating a metro line and a flyover within a single structure. The proposed KR Puram– Hoskote stretch is expected to significantly improve public transport access for residents of Bengaluru Rural district and eastern outskirts of the city. Under the double-decker model, the metro line and a flyover will be constructed one above the other. However, BMRCL later decided to extend the line from KR Puram to ensure better integration with existing and upcoming metro corridors.