B-SMILE bets on new tech for elevated corridors project; sets 18-month deadline for completion

Chetan B.C.· May 29, 2026 · 2:32 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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B-SMILE is set to implement an 11 elevated corridors project in Bengaluru using Ultra High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) technology. This innovative concrete mix promises faster construction and enhanced durability, with a project deadline of 18 months. The project has faced criticism from activists who question the reliance on elevated corridors over improvements to public transport.

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▪UHPFRC technology will be used for the first time in Karnataka for the elevated corridors project.
▪The total civil construction cost is estimated at ₹3,530.04 crore, with the overall project cost at ₹4,755 crore.
▪B-SMILE has set a 10-year maintenance period for the elevated corridors, which is longer than the typical three to five years.

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For what is being termed as the first time in Karnataka, Ultra High-Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) technology will be used to construct elevated corridors, as B-SMILE gears up to implement its ambitious 11 elevated corridors project aimed at decongesting Bengaluru.B.S. Prahallad, Technical Director of B-SMILE, told The Hindu that the UHPFRC technology was planned to ensure faster completion and improved quality and aesthetics.“The UHPFRC, a sophisticated concrete mix, offers greater durability and does not require reinforcement bars, which are traditionally used. This concrete mix has the strength to withstand pressures of up to 150 MPa, while normal concrete mixes have only one-third of this strength,” Mr. Prahallad explained.

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