- Start of Second Phase Tunnel Excavation:
- The excavation work for the underground tunnel’s second phase has commenced. Following the Moinulhaq Stadium, a new tunnel is being constructed for the Bhumigam Metro route between Gandhi Maidan and Akashvani.
- Additional Funding Approved:
- The Bihar state government has sanctioned an additional allocation of Rs 100 crore for the Patna Metro construction, bringing the total funding from the state to Rs 1012 crore.
- Tunnel Boring Machine in Action:
- Two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBM) have been installed near Gandhi Maidan for the metro tunnel excavation. One of them has already started the digging work, while the second will be operational once fully assembled.
- Construction of a 966-meter Tunnel:
- The TBMs are tasked to construct an approximately 966-meter-long tunnel from Gandhi Maidan to Akashvani station, expected to be completed in about six months.
- L&T’s Role in Heritage Tunnel Construction:
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been entrusted with building the heritage tunnel that will connect the Bihar Museum with the Patna Museum. The responsibility was given by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.
- Budget for Heritage Tunnel:
- The construction of the one-and-a-half-kilometer-long tunnel under Bailey Road is estimated to cost around Rs 542 crore.
- 30-Month Completion Timeline:
- The project aims to be completed within 30 months. The Urban Development and Housing Department approved the project in May 2022, and the construction is expected to start soon after completing the agency selection process.
हिंदी सारांश:
पटना मेट्रो के दूसरे चरण के विकास में कई महत्वपूर्ण कदम उठाए गए हैं। इसमें गांधी मैदान और आकाशवाणी के बीच भूमिगम मेट्रो मार्ग के लिए टनल खोदने का काम शुरू हो गया है। इस परियोजना के लिए राज्य सरकार ने 100 करोड़ रुपये का नया आवंटन भी मंजूर किया है। लार्सन एंड टुब्रो को बिहार म्यूजियम और पटना म्यूजियम को जोड़ने वाली हेरिटेज टनल का निर्माण करने की जिम्मेदारी दी गई है। इस पूरी परियोजना को 30 महीनों के भीतर पूरा करने की योजना है।
