Delhi Metro Phase IV Work Continues Amid COVID, Tunneling Work, T-Girder Launch In Progress

Tunneling work, launch of T-girders in progress as a part of Delhi Metro Phase 4 venture

Delhi Metro authorities proceed the development work on the fourth section venture, which is able to open new routes and corridors with the metro connectivity within the nationwide capital area, regardless of constraints amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic within the nation. The tunneling work is in progress between the upcoming Janakpuri West and Krishna Park extension hall and the launch of T-girder continues between the upcoming Mukarba Chowk on the Janakpuri West-RK Ashram Marg hall, based on Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). (Also Read: Tunneling Drive For Delhi Metro's Janakpuri West-R Okay Ashram Marg Corridor Begins )

Delhi Metro Phase 4: Project Status, Upcoming Corridors, Targets-

The Janakpuri West and Krishna Park Extension part on the Janakpuri West – RK Ashram Marg hall is the primary underground part in Delhi Metro Phase 4. Amid the pandemic, Delhi Metro authorities accomplished the tunneling of 500 metres of one of many 2.8 kilometre lengthy twin tunnels. The casting of over 50 per cent of the tunnel segments within the casting yard can also be accomplished. The first of the dual tunnels on the stretch is anticipated to be accomplished by September this 12 months.

Delhi Metro authorities additionally erected the primary ever T-girder of the fourth section on the Mukarba Chowk final month. The T-girders are pre-tensioned and are solid on the yard in Mundka, based on DMRC. After the casting course of, these girders are delivered to the positioning and launched with the assistance of two 400 metric tonnes (MT) capability cranes. The size of every girder is 37 metres and the load is round 90 MT.  

The piers over which the primary girder was erected are about 18 meters from the bottom degree. Additionally, the load testing of the launcher is completed at Majlis Park and the launching of the u-girder will start with the launcher on the identical stretch between Majlis Park and Mukarba Chowk part.

The casting of T-girders, U-girders, the erection of U-girders, pier caps, building of piers on the station, and viaduct areas had been carried out between the Majlis Park – Maujpur hall. The work on Delhi Metro's fifth bridge over the river Yamuna is in progress as a part of this hall close to the Signature Bridge. This metro hall is important as a result of its implementation will full all the ring of connectivity on the Delhi Metro Pink Line.

The casting yard at Panchsheel Park was ready for casting work with the set up of essential tools such because the erection of gantry cranes, on the Tughalakabad – Aerocity hall. The casting work of u-girders and piles is in progress on the upcoming hall. This hall will join the Kashmere Gate – Raja Nahar Singh Violet Line with the Delhi Metro Airport Express Line.   

Four main civil tenders for the underground sections of Delhi Metro Phase 4 had been floated in April and May 2021. These are being funded by the mortgage acquired from Japan International Cooperation Agency or JICA, based on DMRC.

Three tenders are for the Tughalakabad-Aerocity hall, and one is for the Janakpuri West – RK Ashram Marg hall. Presently, all tenders are at totally different levels of processing.

Currently, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is engaged within the building of 65 km of latest strains throughout three precedence corridors as a part of its fourth section. The corridors are anticipated to be accomplished by 2025, however targets might be reviewed amid the COVID-19 constraints.