NEW DELHI: After a delay of more than four years, construction of Delhi metro's Phase-IV project is finally going to start by the end of this month.
According to DMRC's statement, the first civil contract of the Phase-IV project of Delhi Metro has been awarded for the construction of a portion of Janakpuri West – R K Ashram Marg Corridor (Extension of Line – 8).
The Delhi Metro is currently engaged in the preparatory works for three approved corridors of Phase-IV, under which 61.679 kilometres of new Metro lines shall be constructed across three different corridors comprising of 45 Metro stations. These new sections shall provide interconnectivity among the already operational sections of Delhi Metro.
The given work involves the part design and construction of elevated viaduct, elevated ramp, siding line and station buildings. The work on this corridor is expected to commence by end of November, 2019 and is scheduled to be completed within 30 months from the commencement. The 28.92 km long Janakpuri West – R. K Ashram Marg corridor is an extension of Magenta Line and will come up with 22 stations.
The contract includes construction of a portion of the Janakpuri West – R. K Ashram Marg Corridor with 10 stations (Keshopur, Paschim Vihar, Peeragarhi, Mangolpuri, West Enclave, Pushpanjali, Deepali Chowk, Madhuban Chowk, Prashant Vihar & North Pitampura).