The construction of Chennai Metro Line-3, Phase II, has begun with a Pooja ceremony at the Thousand Lights Metro Crossover site. URC Construction Pvt. Ltd. has been awarded the contract for Package UG03-RT01, which includes building five underground stations: Kilpauk, Sterling Road Junction, Nangambakkam, Gemini, Thousand Lights, and the Thousand Lights...
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Crossover. Partial work on two other stations, Chetpet Metro and Royapettah Govt. Hospital, is also included. The project, awarded to RVNL for Rs. 1328.89 crore, is expected to be completed in 4.72 years. This phase is part of Chennai's larger metro expansion initiative, aiming to improve connectivity and alleviate traffic congestion.