Chennai Metro submits feasibility reports for Phase II project extension

According to officials, the proposed Koyambedu to Avadi elevated metro line is an extension of corridor 5 of Phase II.

By: Express Web Desk
Chennai | Updated: September 21, 2023 01:34 PM IST

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As per the statement issued by CMRL, the extension was recommended considering the recent developments such as the IT parks, land availability, and future growth potential in Pattabiram. (File)

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The Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on Wednesday submitted the Detailed Feasibility Reports (DFR) for the extension of Phase II project from Koyambedu to Avadi (via Thirumangalam, Mogappair) and Siruseri to Kilambakkam bus terminus (via Kelambakkam).

According to officials, the proposed Koyambedu to Avadi elevated metro line is an extension of corridor 5 of Phase II. In its report, the CMRL has recommended that the metro rail services for the above line should be extended for a total length of 16.07 km with tentative 15 stations, at an estimated cost of Rs 6.736.18 crore.

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As per the statement issued by CMRL, the extension was recommended considering the recent developments such as the IT parks, land availability, and future growth potential in Pattabiram. It was noted that the extension from Avadi to Pattabiram can be explored during the DPR stage.

Further, a detailed feasibility study was also undertaken for the extension of Siruseri to Kilambakkam for a total length of 23.5 km with tentative 12 numbers of elevated stations for an approximate estimated cost of Rs. 5458.06 Cr.

“Considering estimated ridership in the proposed location is less for a metro system, CMRL is recommending dedicated/improved city bus services in that stretch towards Kilambakkam Bus Terminus. Further study is recommended in the south extension towards Thiruporur, Mahabalipuram via Kelambakkam which has substantial industrial and residential developments post-completion of the Phase 2 project,” the statement added.