Chennai Metro Hits Key Milestone on OMR Corridor

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has announced the completion of critical construction phases for Phase-2 Corridor-3, extending from Madhavaram to SIPCOT. This includes 100% completion of piling work and the casting of all 582 U-girders needed for the elevated viaduct and station structures. The work, undertaken by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), covers the vital stretch between Nehru Nagar and Sholinganallur along the busy Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR).

Executing these works amid heavy traffic on the OMR, a key IT corridor, required round-the-clock operations and careful planning. Special attention was given to managing construction at busy junctions like Thoraipakkam and Sholinganallur, ensuring minimal disruption to commuters. Engineers also successfully navigated difficult hard rock formations near Sholinganallur through specialized equipment and optimized methods.

CMRL stated that these milestones are a major step towards delivering Chennai Metro Phase-2 Corridor-3 on schedule. The completion of piling and U-girder casting signifies progress in enhancing urban transit and transport connectivity along the OMR corridor, underscoring CMRL's commitment to safe and efficient project delivery.