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Two Firms Compete for Nagpur Metro Phase III DPR, Work Starts May

NAGPUR: The tendering process for the detailed project report (DPR) for the Nagpur Metro’s Phase 3 has progressed to the evaluation stage, with two firms participating in the bidding, as confirmed by officials. With the tender now closed, MahaMetro is conducting a technical evaluation of the bids. This critical step will assess the eligibility and capability of the firms involved. “After finishing the technical evaluation, the financial bids will be opened, and the contract will be awarded to the selected agency,” stated a MahaMetro representative. The DPR is crucial as it will outline the plan for Phase 3, which is…

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Nagpur’s Phase-III: 55km to Become Metro’s Longest Stretch

Representative AI image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Metro expansion will now include a 25km stretch along the Inner Ring Road, connecting Mankapur Chowk to Rachana Junction (Hingna T-point) as part of Phase 3. Shortly after MahaMetro issued a tender for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this phase, it was officially confirmed that this corridor would be a part of the plan. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also validated its inclusion during a press conference on Monday. This expansion marks Nagpur Metro’s largest undertaking to date, totaling an estimated 54.5 km, as outlined in the Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP) approved last July.…

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Developing Areas Within 500 Meters of Nagpur Metro

Representative AI image NAGPUR: MahaMetro has launched Land Use Action Plans (LAPs) pursuant to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) strategy to convert Nagpur’s Metro corridors into dense, multimodal growth areas. This was stated by MahaMetro MD Shravan Hardikar during the second session of the Advantage Vidarbha event on Sunday. According to Hardikar, regions within a 500-meter radius of Metro stations will experience increased development density and enhanced land-use efficiency. The LAPs aim to transform station precincts into cohesive urban hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity and improved last-mile access. These zones will facilitate mixed-use development, bringing together offices, educational institutions, retail, healthcare, and…

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Sand Shortage Halts Nagpur Metro Construction Across All Areas

File Photo NAGPUR: The construction of Nagpur Metro’s Phase II is facing a new challenge due to a critical shortage of naturally available sand. This has resulted in MahaMetro needing to partially suspend work across all four stretches, thereby slowing down overall progress. According to top MahaMetro sources, the supply of riverbed sand for ongoing projects is nearly depleted, with the remaining stock likely to last only a few days. “Sand supply has been erratic, and we have had to halt certain work portions mid-way due to this shortage,” stated a senior official from MahaMetro. Officials noted that the impact…

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Maharashtra CM Advocates Housing Near Metro Terminals

NAGPUR: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while reviewing 30 key infrastructure projects across the state on Monday, advocated for housing initiatives near Metro corridor terminals to optimize land use and improve last-mile connectivity in urban planning. “Housing colonies should be developed next to Metro endpoints to truly leverage our transport infrastructure,” Fadnavis stated during a meeting at the state secretariat. “We have both the technology and resources. These projects should be completed within three years,” he emphasized. The meeting, part of an ongoing series in the Chief Minister’s War Room, involved top bureaucrats and district-level officials via videoconference. This was the…

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Nagpur Metro’s Sitabuldi-Koradi Corridor Finalized for ₹8,625 Cr

NAGPUR: With the rapid progression of Metro Phase 2 across Nagpur and its outskirts, residents can eagerly anticipate the upcoming ‘Metro Phase 3’. Senior MahaMetro officials confirmed, following a high-level stakeholder meeting attended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, that a new metro corridor between Sitabuldi and Koradi has been finalized as part of the recently disclosed Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP). The CMP, created by MahaMetro in partnership with RITES, outlines the development of mass rapid transit corridors in the Nagpur Metropolitan Region based on traffic density, projected ridership, and future mobility needs. There is also…

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Nagpur: 158 of 212 MahaMetro Commercial Spaces Remain Vacant

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: MahaMetro is focusing on maximizing its commercial properties to enhance non-fare revenue; however, a significant portion of its assets remains underutilized. Of the 212 commercial spaces across the active metro network, only 54 have been leased, leaving 158 units empty. This situation presents both challenges and opportunities for the transit authority, according to data from MahaMetro. These commercial spaces are distributed across stations and land parcels, including approximately 140 small units, 40 larger properties, and various kiosks and shops. Despite the low occupancy rate, MahaMetro generated Rs137.81 crore in non-fare revenue for the fiscal…