Chennai Metro: CMRL submits Rs 9,335 crore DPR for Airport-Kilambakkam extension
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has taken a crucial step toward improving urban connectivity by submitting a revised Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the metro extension from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam bus terminus.
The updated proposal, integrating the metro line with an elevated road, is estimated to cost Rs 9,335 crore—an increase of Rs 5,000 crore from the initial estimate, The New Indian Express reported.
CMRL Managing Director MA Siddique presented the DPR for the 15.46 km metro extension which includes 13 stations, to K Gopal, Additional Chief Secretary of the Special Initiatives Department.
The initial DPR underwent revisions after authorities directed CMRL to integrate an elevated road along with the metro corridor.
Under the revised plan, the metro line will be constructed at Level-2, while the elevated road will be at Level-1, ensuring seamless connectivity to the Kilambakkam bus terminus.