In yet another set of delayed and unfortunate news for Mumbaikars, the phase of Mumbai Metro line 2A (Dahisar East-D N Nagar-Andheri West) and line 7 (Andheri-Dahisar East) will likely take another seven months to complete, reports stated.
MMRDA officials stated that their target is to complete the remaining work within five months. It will take around two months to get the clearances, following which, operations can be started on the stretch. Once the work is completed, MMRDA will apply for certification and clearance from Research Design and Standards Organization and Metro Railway Safety Commissioner, official added.
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Earlier, the MMRDA had initially planned to start Phase 2 by October. However, work on the stretch remains pending, said officials. At present, around 80 per cent of system work on Phase 2 has been completed. Also, 95 per cent of the civil construction work has been completed.
On April 2, Phase 1 of line 2 A (Dahanukarwadi-Upper Dahisar) and line 7 (Aarey-Dahisar East) was inaugurated by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is currently operational. Meanwhile, the Phase 2 of the corridors is yet to start, which will connect the corridor to Andheri from Dahisar.
Besides, the Mumbai Metro One recently complete 8 years of its service.
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