PM kick-starts ₹3,800-cr Kochi Metro Phase-II corridor - NBM Media Pvt. Ltd.

metro project kochi

The Prime Minister has launched the Kochi Metro Phase 2 project entailing an investment of ₹3,800 crores. Phase 2 corridor starts from JLN stadium metro station to Infopark, Kakkanad and will cover 11.2 km with 11 metro stations. Phase 1 extension is the first stretch of work directly taken up by Kochi Metro Rail Limited. With the inauguration of Phase IA by the PM, Kochi Metro will cover a distance of at least 27 km with 24 stations. The works of Vadakkekotta, SN Junction stations, and Panamkutty Bridge were started on October 16, 2019, and continued even during the covid pandemic.

Vadakkekotta is the biggest among the metro stations, with an area of 4.3 lakh square feet. Unlike other metro stations, large commercial spaces have been created on both insides and have been equipped with modern facilities. It depicts Kerala`s role in the freedom struggle as its theme, while SN Junction features Ayurveda and its modern approaches.

: Published: 05 September 2022

Propel Engineering Excellence

Hudco approves Rs 2,000-cr for Vizhinjam Port project

The Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has approved a loan of Rs 2,000 crores for the construction of Vizhinjam International Port. The port had requested Rs 3,600 crores from HUDCO to complete the expansion and related construction

MoRTH invites tenders for two-Laning of Medak-Yellareddy section of NH-765D in Telangana

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued a tender for the two-laning of the Medak-Yellareddy section of NH-765D in Telangana. The project involves widening the road with paved shoulders, covering a length of 43.910 km from

IRB Infra signs concession agreement for Tolling and Operations of Hyderabad ORR

IRB Golkonda Expressway Private Limited, a Project SPV of IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd., has signed the Concession Agreement with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) for Tolling and Operations & Maintenance of

Keestrack

Inox Wind secures 150 MW wind power project from NTPC Renewable Energy in Gujarat

Inox Wind, a leading wind energy solutions provider, has been awarded a contract by NTPC Renewable Energy for a 150 MW wind power project in Gujarat. As part of the agreement, Inox Wind will supply and install both existing and new technology

NHAI floats tender for Rs 244-cr elevated road in Odisha

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has issued a tender for a Rs 244-crore elevated road corridor project in Ainthapali, Odisha. Project Director K. Nageswar Rao has stated that the construction work is expected to commence within the

PMRDA readies CPR for 128-km long RR project

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has achieved a significant milestone by completing the comprehensive project report for the construction of a 128-km ring road. This road will include flyovers, railway flyovers

Sandvik Tunnelling Jumbos

Centre approves precast concrete policy for highway sector

The Central government has approved the implementation of a precast concrete policy for the construction of national highways, aiming to accelerate the development of cost-effective and durable infrastructure across the country. This policy

Indian Govt inks USD 141.12-mn loan pact with ADB

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indian government have officially signed a loan agreement amounting to USD 141.12 million. The loan aims to support the development of high-quality infrastructure in three industrial clusters located

K-Ride floats tender for construction of 12 stations

Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-Ride) has initiated a tender for the design and construction of 12 stations along Bengaluru's Mallige Line. The project includes two elevated stations and interchanges, with the remaining stations

Dynapac - Designed to Perform built to Last

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister initiates construction of Rs 630-cr 53-km long road

The foundation stone for the construction of a 53-kilometer-long road, with an estimated cost of Rs 630 crore, was laid by Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath at H Kottala village in Nandyala district. The road, designated as National

Decks cleared for DMRC’s Keshopur metro station

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has given his official approval for the transfer of 2,790 square meters of land to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on the upcoming Janakpuri-Majlis Park corridor, as part of Phase-IV. This transfer of land

NHIDCL signs MoU for building NHs in tough terrains

The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL) and the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) have joined forces through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to leverage

Terex Finlay

NBWL gives nod to Rs 16,000-cr Bengaluru-Chennai expressway

The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has granted approval for the construction of the second phase of the four-lane Bengaluru-Chennai expressway project, which requires an investment of Rs 16,000 crore. This 262-kilometer

MoRTH invites bids for four-laning of NH-169 in Karnataka's Shimoga-Mangalore section

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has opened the bidding process for four-laning project on NH-169 in the Shimoga-Mangalore section of Karnataka. The project aims to widen the road and add paved shoulders, covering the

Decks cleared for Rs 2,080-cr NH project in TN

The construction of the Rajapalayam-Puliyarai stretch of the Thirumangalam-Kollam four-lane highway is set to proceed after receiving the necessary approvals from the concerned minister, who has written to the National Highways Authority of India

ACE Cranes

BRO to build Rs 2,000-cr tunnel in Lipulekh Pass

The Border Road Organisation (BRO) is preparing to commence construction on a six-kilometer-long tunnel between Bundi and Garbiyang on the Ghatiabagar-Lipulekh road in Uttarakhand. The objective is to ensure smoother vehicular movement

Jewar & IGI airports get Rs 3,000-cr new road connectivity

The Union transport ministry has announced plans for a new road connectivity project that will link the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh with the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi. The proposed road

CMRL speeds up tunnelling on Phase-II metro corridor

Tunneling operations have begun in Madhavaram and Greenways Road, marking the initiation of the construction of twin tunnels in key urban localities from Chetpet to Nungambakkam. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been transported to the

Manitou Group - Divider Banner

The Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) in Andhra Pradesh has initiated nine key development projects valued at approximately Rs 1,563.16 crores. The Port of Visakhapatnam, located on the east coast of India between Kolkata and Chennai, is one of

Prestige Group targets 9-mn sq ft retail space in mall segment

The Bengaluru-based Prestige Group has announced its decision to revamp its mall portfolio with the construction of eight new malls, marking the next phase of expansion for the company. This move comes after the sale of two-thirds of its retail

Infrabazaar - Right Banner Fixed

Sharp Ply - Right Banner

Kone - DX Class Elevator

NBM&CW

New Building Material & Construction World

View Online Download

Previous Issues Subscribe Now

Concrete Construction

Concrete Construction

View Online Download

Previous Issues Subscribe Now

MGS Architecture

Modern Green Structures & Architecture

View Online Download

Previous Issues Subscribe Now

L&ST

Lifting & Specialized Transport

View Online Download

Previous Issues Subscribe Now

II&TW

Indian Infrastructure & Tenders Week

View Online Download

Previous Issues Subscribe Now

About Us
Contact
Advertise
Subscribe

Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cancellation / Refund Policy
Disclaimer

To get latest updates on whatsapp, Save +91 93545 87773 and send us a 'Saved' message

Click Here to Subscribe to Our eNewsletter.

NBM Media Pvt. Ltd. | All rights reserved © 2023