CMRL awards Rs 11,256-cr contracts to RVNL

Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) has granted three contracts to RVNL, amounting to an investment of Rs 11,256 crore, as part of the Phase-II expansion. The awarded contracts involve the construction of several underground stations and associated works. The first contract encompasses the building of five underground stations, namely KMC (Kilpauk), Sterling Road Jn, Nungambakkam, Gemini (Anna Flyover), and Thousand Lights, along with the Thousand Lights Cross Over Box. Additionally, it includes the construction of diaphragm walls for two underground stations at Royapettah Government Hospital (Royapettah) and Chetpet Metro. The estimated investment for this contract is Rs 1,730 crore, to be completed within 1,725 days.

The second contract focuses on four underground stations at Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Thirumayilai, Mandaveli, and Adyar Junction. It also involves the construction of two cross passage shafts, one emergency escape shaft, and other works excluding diaphragm walls for the Greenways Road Metro station. This contract is valued at Rs 1,461 crore and has a completion timeline of 1,725 days.

The final contract pertains to the construction of three underground stations at Adyar Depot, Indira Nagar, and Taramani Road Junction (Taramani). It also includes ramp construction and other associated works, excluding diaphragm walls, for the Thiruvanmiyur Metro station. This contract, with a duration of 1,630 days, carries a cost of Rs 8,065 crore.