DMRC introduces priority frisking at Metro stations

This is one of three Ph-4 corridors being built for ₹14,600cr; Saket G Block to Lajpat Nagar and Rithala-Narela-Nathupur are the rest

- Jasjeev Gandhiok

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has floated a tender to carry out the design and construction of underground tunnels, ramps and four underground Metro stations at Dayabasti, Sarai Rohilla, Ajmal Khan Park and Jhandewalan Mandir-for the upcoming Phase-4 Green Line Extension from Inderlok to Indraprastha.

Each bidder will have to submit a security of ₹240 million, with the project to be completed within 42 months of awarding of work, according to the tender dated May 20, a copy of which was accessed by Hindustan Times.

It said bids are sought for the "design and construction of twin tunnel by shield tunnel boring machine (TBM), cut and cover tunnel box work, underground ramps and four underground stations...", with a deadline of July 8 for submitting bids.

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved two new corridors of Phase-4 of the Delhi Metro in March 2024, which included the 12.3km extension of the Green Line from Inderlok to Indraprastha.