In a significant step for Nagpur Metro’s Phase 2 expansion, MahaMetro is set to present the proposed 1.3-km extension on the Kamptee corridor to Maharashtra’s chief secretary next month. The presentation will also involve officials from key state departments, paving the way for the state government’s final approval.
According to a media report, the extension will push the line beyond Automotive Square to Kanhan village and includes a 500-metre steel viaduct over the Kanhan River. This addition will take the Phase 2 network beyond 45 km in length and increase the number of stations on the Kamptee route from 12 to 13.
Sources in MahaMetro confirmed that the project report had already been submitted in April. The upcoming presentation is the final step in the state-level approval process, after which the proposal will be sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) for central clearance.
“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 associated with the project.
The estimated cost of the 1.3-km extension is around ₹300 crore. MahaMetro officials are hopeful that central approval can be secured within a few months following the state’s nod, allowing construction to begin.
Meanwhile, work on the broader Phase 2 corridors is moving ahead steadily. Stations such as Lok Vihar, Pili Nadi, and Kamptee Police Station are under various stages of development. Lok Vihar station is expected to be ready by November 2025. Over 90% of the required land for Phase 2 has already been acquired.
Once complete, the extension is expected to improve public transport access in northern Nagpur and ease traffic congestion, boosting the city’s urban transit network.
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