JAIPUR (Metro Rail News): The Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation has released a tender for the building of an elevated ramp, elevated viaduct, and an elevated station for each of Jaipur Metro Phases 1C and 1D in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The estimated cost for the contract is Rs 260.58 crore, and its completion period is 28 months.
In Phase 1C, the metro line will cover a distance of 2.85 km from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar. At Transport Nagar, there will be one elevated station, while at Ramganj Chaupar, there will be one underground station.
In Phase 1D, the metro line will span 1.35 kilometres from Mansarovar to Ajmer Road, including an elevated station at Ajmer Road Chauraha.
It also involves designing and building twin tunnels utilising the Shield TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine).
The 11.64-kilometre East-West Corridor, with its 11 stops, was opened in two stages. On June 3, 2015, Phase 1A, spanning 9.63 km from Mansarovar to Chandpole, was successfully launched. On September 23, 2020, Phase 1B, spanning 2.01 km from Chandpole to Badi Chaupar, was successfully inaugurated.
The State government had previously announced the expansion of the Jaipur Metro under Phase 1C and 1D in the fiscal year 2022–2023 budget.
In January 2023, the Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation (JMRC) appointed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as the general consultant for Line 1C and Line 1D, marking the second time the DMRC has been entrusted with constructing metro lines in the Pink City. The DMRC previously served as a consultant for the development of Phase 1A from Mansarovar to Chandpole.
