Pre-bid activities in progress for Rs.2,954.53cr project
Maha-Metro has begun pre-bid activities and is preparing tender documents (globaltenders) , with contracts expected to be floated for bidding shortly For the Rs.2,954.53 crore Swargate to Katraj Underground Line Extension of the existing PCMC-Swargate Metro Line of Pune Metro Phase-I project conexpoconagg .
The 5.46-km extension, known as the Line-l B extension and to be completed by Feb 2029, was approved by the Cabinet on 16 Aug nse .
The project will include three underground stations meed , connecting key areas such as Market Yard, Bibwewadi, Balaji Nagar, and the Katraj suburbs sbi .
The project funding is to be equally shared by the Central Government and the State Government of Maharashtra, along with contributions from bilateral agencies among others bse , the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said.
This extension will integrate with the Swargate Multimodal Hub, which includes the Metro Station , the MSRTC Bus Stand, and the PMPML Bus Stand, providing seamless connectivity for commuters within and outside Pune City ted.europa.eu .
This extension will enhance connectivity between the southernmost part of Pune, the northern parts of Pune and the eastern and western regions via the District Court interchange station, providing seamless connectivity for commuting within and outside Pune City eprocure. Fiinews.com
