Jaipur Metro Phase 2 gets Rs 922-crore underground works contract

Jaipur Metro’s Phase 2 expansion has moved forward with Cemindia Projects Limited securing a contract worth Rs 921.63 crore for underground construction works along the proposed north-south corridor.

The contract covers the design and construction of twin tunnels using a tunnel-boring machine, a cut-and-cover tunnel box, an underground ramp and two underground stations: Sanganer PS and Jaipur Airport.

The package also includes architectural finishing, water supply, sanitation and drainage works. The designated section runs from chainage 11,400 metres to 14,528.26 metres along the Prahladpura-Todi Mod corridor, reported Indian Infrastructure.

The work is expected to be completed within 36 months.

The contract forms part of Jaipur Metro Phase 2, a planned 41-km corridor with 36 stations, including 34 elevated stations and two underground stations. The project is being implemented by Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited, a joint venture of the central and Rajasthan governments.

The Phase 2 project has an overall estimated cost of approximately Rs 13,038 crore. It is intended to extend the Metro network along Jaipur’s north-south axis, connecting residential areas and major activity centres, including Sitapura Industrial Area, Jaipur Airport and other parts of the city.

The award of the underground works package represents a construction milestone, although the wider corridor will require multiple components to be completed before the full line can enter service.

The latest contract provides a defined 36-month execution period for the tunnel, ramp and station works covered by the package.