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Chennai Metro Phase II: Tunnelling Underway
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Chennai Metro Phase II: Tunnelling Underway

In a significant stride toward the progress of Chennai Metro Rail's (CMRL) Phase II project, tunnelling has commenced beneath the Adyar River. The project involves excavating tunnels at a depth of approximately 18 meters, symbolising a crucial phase in expanding the city's metro infrastructure.

This tunnelling endeavour aims to enhance connectivity and streamline transportation in Chennai. The depth of the tunnels signifies the engineering prowess required for this ambitious undertaking. As part of the broader Phase II plan, the project reflects CMRL's commitment to modernising and expanding the metro network to accommodate the city's growing population.

The Adyar River tunnelling marks a milestone, reinforcing the city's commitment to sustainable and efficient public transportation. Once completed, the expanded metro network is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing urban mobility challenges and bolstering the city's overall connectivity.

This development underscores Chennai's dedication to advancing its metro infrastructure, ensuring that residents benefit from an extensive and well-connected transportation system. The ongoing tunnelling work sets the stage for a transformative shift in Chennai's urban mobility landscape, aligning with the vision of a modern and accessible city.

In a significant stride toward the progress of Chennai Metro Rail's (CMRL) Phase II project, tunnelling has commenced beneath the Adyar River. The project involves excavating tunnels at a depth of approximately 18 meters, symbolising a crucial phase in expanding the city's metro infrastructure. This tunnelling endeavour aims to enhance connectivity and streamline transportation in Chennai. The depth of the tunnels signifies the engineering prowess required for this ambitious undertaking. As part of the broader Phase II plan, the project reflects CMRL's commitment to modernising and expanding the metro network to accommodate the city's growing population. The Adyar River tunnelling marks a milestone, reinforcing the city's commitment to sustainable and efficient public transportation. Once completed, the expanded metro network is poised to play a pivotal role in addressing urban mobility challenges and bolstering the city's overall connectivity. This development underscores Chennai's dedication to advancing its metro infrastructure, ensuring that residents benefit from an extensive and well-connected transportation system. The ongoing tunnelling work sets the stage for a transformative shift in Chennai's urban mobility landscape, aligning with the vision of a modern and accessible city.

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