Kamptee Metro extension reaches final approval stage
MahaMetro officials will brief the state's top bureaucrat and other key departments about the project before the state govt grants its final approval.
The extension, which will take the existing line beyond the Automotive Square station and up to Kanhan village, includes a crucial 500m steel viaduct across the Kanhan River. This addition will push the total length of the Phase 2 network beyond 45km and increase the number of stations on the Kamptee route from 12 to 13.
According to MahaMetro sources, the project report for the extension was already submitted to the state govt in April. The presentation to the chief secretary marks the final step in the state-level approval process. Once cleared, the proposal will be forwarded to the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) for central approval.
"The extension is a strategic addition that will enhance last-mile connectivity for thousands of residents in the Kanhan area.
It's important that all technical and planning aspects are clearly conveyed to the decision-makers at this stage," said a senior MahaMetro official involved with the project.
The estimated cost of the 1.3km extension is around Rs300 crore. Officials are optimistic that with the state's green light, the central clearance from MoHUA can be secured within a few months, paving the way for construction to begin.
Meanwhile, work on the broader Phase 2 corridors is progressing steadily.
Stations like Lok Vihar, Pili Nadi, and Kamptee police station are at various stages of construction, with Lok Vihar scheduled to be commissioned by Nov 2025. Over 90% of land acquisition for the entire phase is completed.
Once operational, the extension is expected to significantly improve access to public transport for residents in northern Nagpur and surrounding areas, easing pressure on road traffic and supporting the city's growing transit infrastructure.
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