MMRC seeks bids for multi-modal integration at four stations

According to the MMRC official, the appointed contractor must complete the development of integrated facilities within two months, including the monsoon season. The scope of work primarily includes footpaths and road furniture, road marking, road signages, zebra crossings, lane marking, divider painting, besides bus stop improvement and bicycle parking, among others.

The entire 33.5-km-long Metro 3 will connect six commercial business districts, 30 employment offices, 12 educational institutions, 11 major hospitals, 10 transportation hubs, 25 religious and recreational centres, and provide connectivity to both domestic and international airports. It is believed to be the busiest metro line which will see 14 lakh ridership by 2014, once made fully operational.

Meanwhile, the MMRC has commenced an integrated trial run on the Phase 1 stretch between BKC and Aarey earlier this month. This trial will continue for three to four months to obtain the final certificate for commercial operations from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS).