Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded two major contracts for work on Corridor 5 of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
The company will be responsible for the construction of approximately 10.2 kilometres of elevated viaduct, elevated ramps, and 11 elevated stations from Assissi Nagar to CMBT (excluding the underground portion from Retteri Ramp to Nathamuni Ramp), as well as a 1.5-kilometer cut-and-cover depot approach and the Venugopal Nagar underground station, as well as the verification of design suitability for construction, including architectural finishes, plumbing works, signage, and all other associated responsibilities. The contract is worth Rs 1,590 crore.
Another major contract was awarded to the company for the construction of a 12.431 km elevated viaduct between CMBT Metro station (excluding station) and Puzhuthivakkam Metro station, including special spans, as well as the construction of 12 elevated stations at Grain Market, Sai Nagar Bus Stop, Elango Nagar Bus Stop, Mugalivakkam, DLF IT SEZ, Sathya Nagar, CTC, BUTT Road, Alandur, Adambakkam, Vanuvam (Phase-2). The contract is worth Rs 1,656 crore.
