The extension work of the Jaipur Metro is all set to get underway.
This comes in the backdrop of the bids being invited for the civil work of metro link from Badi Chaupar to Transport Nagar (Phase 1C) and from Mansarovar to Ajmer Road intersection (Phase 1D).
The 2.85-km-long metro line beyond Badi Chaupar up to Transport Nagar under Phase 1C will have one elevated station at Transport Nagar and one underground station at Ramganj Chaupar.
Similarly, the 1.35 km metro line from Mansarovar upto Ajmer Road under Phase 1D will have one elevated station at Ajmer Road Chauraha.
The scope of the work includes design and construction of elevated ramp, elevated viaduct and two elevated stations for Phase-1C and Phase-1D as well as design and construction of twin tunnel by Shield TBM and one underground station for Phase-1C.
Jaipur Metro
The comprehensive mobility plan for Jaipur involves development of high-capacity metro lines along the east–west corridor from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar, and the north-south corridor of from Ambabadi to Sitapura.
The East-West Corridor with a route length of 11.64 km and 11 stations has been opened in two phases.
The 9.63 km Phase-1A (Mansarovar to Chandpole) was successfully opened on 3 June, 2015 and the 2.01-km Phase-1B (Chandpole to Badi Chaupar) was successfully opened on 23 September, 2020.
The State government had first announced the Phase 1C and 1D expansion of Jaipur Metro in the budget for the fiscal year 2022–2023.
Subsequently, in January 2023, the Jaipur Metro Railway Corporation (JMRC) had appointed the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) as the general consultant for Line 1C and Line 1D.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), being the consultant will float tenders and commence the work on the extension project.
This is for the second time that DMRC will get the responsibility to make metro lines in the Pink City. Earlier, the Metro Agency has acted as a consultant for development of Phase-1A from Mansarovar to Chandpole.
