New Delhi: Nagpur Metro’s Phase 2 is taking shape rapidly, with significant progress on the Kamptee corridor. The viaducts of the Orange Line extension have now passed Khairi and are nearing Kamptee, with just the final stretch to Kanhan left.
The 13km corridor, with 12 stations, is the most station-dense and the second-longest segment in Phase 2 of the project. Metro officials said that the Kamptee stretch is ahead in construction compared to all four reaches of the project.
A senior Metro official stated that construction has begun on 14 of the 32 stations planned for Phase 2, with work progressing across all four sections of the project. MahaMetro confirmed that tenders for most of Phase 2’s components have been issued and awarded, with only a few still pending finalisation. While tenders for all viaduct and station-related work have been completed, track tenders are still pending final nod, the official added.
Civil tenders worth Rs 3,312.70 crore awarded so far
Metro officials pointed out that civil tenders worth Rs 3,312.70 crore were awarded till now, while tenders worth Rs 219.33 crore are in the pipeline and expected to be finalised soon. These tenders include consultancy work, surveys, utility viaduct construction, station work, shifting and infrastructure components such as subways, road overbridges (ROBs), and foot overbridges (FOBs).
A senior MahaMetro official revealed that the viaduct on the Kamptee corridor has successfully passed Khairi and is now nearing Kamptee. Construction has commenced across all four sections of Phase 2, with the Kamptee stretch leading in terms of visible progress. In addition, on Tuesday, foundation-laying activities began on the Mihan-Butibori and Hingna corridors, signalling the official start of construction on these stretches as well,” the official explained.
He further added that regarding land acquisition, Metro has secured 80% of the required land for Phase 2 and has received consent letters from the remaining landowners.
Entire Phase 2 network to be ready for public use by Dec 2027
The Mihan-Butibori stretch, which recently started groundwork, is backed by a casting yard near Gumgaon village that was inaugurated in December. This facility will likely produce essential segments for the Metro’s construction. At present, three casting yards are operational for Phase 2. Additionally, preparatory work on the Hingna and Pardi corridors is also underway. Officials hope that the entire Phase 2 network will be ready for public use by December 2027.
Phase 2 of Nagpur Metro covers a total distance of 43.8km and will have 32 stations, designed to link the city’s peripheral areas with its central core. The Rs 6,708 crore project is being financed through contributions from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), along with equity investments from both the central and state governments.
