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Chennai Metro Phase 2 Corridor 3: Madhavaram to SIPCOT Tunneling Crosses 60%

Critical underground boring between Kellys and Taramani achieves major milestone as TBMs break through dense urban strata.

6 October 2026VizhiTN Infrastructure & Transit Desk6 min read
Chennai Metro Phase 2 Corridor 3: Madhavaram to SIPCOT Tunneling Crosses 60%
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Key Highlights

Essential facts and key takeaways

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Project Outlay: ₹63,246 Crore for Phase 2
Nodal Agency: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)
Tunneling Progress: Over 60% completed on Corridor 3
Target Commissioning: Phased rollout starting late 2026 through 2027

Timeline

Chronological developments

4 events
1
February 2021
Phase 2 Central Government approval obtained
2
June 2023
First TBM breakthrough recorded on Corridor 3
3
October 2026
Subterranean tunneling targeted for completion
4
Mid-2027
Commercial operations expected to commence on priority stretches

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