New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event at Bengaluru airport, the Kempegowda International Airport issued a traffic advisory on Friday.
"Passengers are advised to avoid the toll road and take the Mylanahalli-Begur road between 08:00 hrs - 15:00 hrs from the city towards the Airport and 09:00 hrs - 17:00 hrs from the Airport towards the city," the advisory read.
"Various measures have been put in place to ensure there is no impact on passenger processing as well as operations. Passengers are advised to plan their travel to allow sufficient time to reach the Airport," it further informed.
Inauguration Of Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru. The terminal will double the passenger handling capacity of the airport to 5-6 crore passengers per annum, from the current capacity of about 2.5 crores.
According to a statement by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Terminal 2 is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru and the passenger experience is meant to be a “walk in the garden”. Passengers will travel through 10,000+ sqm of green walls, hanging gardens, and outdoor gardens.
"The Airport has already established a benchmark in sustainability with 100% usage of renewable energy across the campus. Terminal 2 has been created with sustainability principles woven into the design. Based on the sustainability initiatives, Terminal 2 will be the largest terminal in the world to be pre-certified platinum rating by US GBC (green building council) prior to commencing operations," the PMO statement read.
"The theme of ‘Naurasa’ unites all the commissioned artworks for Terminal 2. The artworks reflect the heritage and culture of Karnataka as well as the broader Indian ethos," it added.
As per the Centre, the design and architecture of Terminal 2 have been influenced by four guiding principles: Terminal in a garden, sustainability, technology and art & culture.
All these facets showcase T2 as a terminal that is modern yet rooted in nature and offers a memorable ‘destination’ experience to all travellers, the PMO stated.