Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) has invited bids for completing the balance works related to the construction of entry and exit buildings at Civil Station Junction and Cochin SEZ Metro Station, as part of Phase 2 of the Kochi Metro project.

Phase 2 covers a single corridor — the Pink Line — running 11.2 km between JLN Stadium and Infopark II, with 11 stations. The latest tender is aimed at finalising station access works, excluding architectural and building service components.

According to tender documents, the estimated cost of the contract is Rs 1.99 billion. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 22 August 2025, while the submission window will open on 1 September 2025 and close on 8 September 2025.

The first section of Phase 2 is targeted for commissioning by June 2026. KMRL stated that construction on Phase 2 is progressing steadily, with entry and exit works at Civil Station Junction and Cochin SEZ expected to provide improved commuter access once completed.

Phase 2 is viewed as a critical step in extending metro connectivity in Kochi, helping reduce road congestion and ensuring seamless travel for passengers commuting to and from Infopark, a major IT hub.