Nagpur Metro Update: Maha Metro erects all 76 girders of NHAI and Metro viaduct of Double Decker structure in Gaddigodam section

Maha Metro safely erected all the girders (76 in numbers) of NHAI and Metro viaduct of Double Decker structure in the very narrow section of Gaddigodam using a high capacity 1200 MT crane. All the girders have been erected successfully.

Automotive Square Metro Station Details:

  • LHS Concourse level :- 864 m2
  • LHS interchange level :- 864 m2
  • LHS Platform level :- 864 m2
  • LHS Street level :- 864 m2

  • RHS street level :- 195 m2
  • RHS concourse level :- 195 m2
  • Rhs interchange :-195 m2
  • Rhs platform level :- 195 m2
  • Total area – 4236 sq.m.

Track laying work on Reach-4:

Meanwhile, work of track laying on Reach IV (Sitabuldi Interchange-Prajapati Nagar) is going on at full speed. It is now 80% complete and will be over soon. The total length of the Metro track to be laid on Reach IV is 16.050 kilometers (km). 

  • The figure includes both up and down lines of this 12.494 km track that has been laid so far.
  • The work of viaduct, stations, track, overhead electrical (OHE), signaling, etc on Reach IV is expected to be complete by December this year. 
  • Trains will start playing on this section once the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS) gives the green signal.

Prajapati Nagar Metro Station Update:

Meanwhile, work in Prajapati Nagar Metro Station is fast approaching the completion stage. Once completed and Commissioned, this station will be an iconic example of Transit Oriented Development. 

  • Prajapati Nagar Station is located near HB Town Square.
  • This station has huge potential to enhance ridership by virtue of its strategic location.
  • Commuters from Pardi, Bhandara, Kalmana Market will get the benefits and direct and fast travel to Sitabuldi.
  • This station will be having 2 nos. Entry-exit on North and South Side.

Station Details:

  • Length – 88m
  • Width – 22m
  • Work Done – 58 %
  • No. of Floors – 4 Floor (First 2 Floors i.e. PD1 and PD2 are proposed for Property Development, 3rd Floor will be Concourse Level having Station Control Room (SCR), Ticket Office (TOM) are proposed, on 4th level i.e. Platform Level where Passenger can board the train.

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