CHENNAI: Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has recommended that metro rail services be extended from Koyambedu to Avadi for an elevated stretch of 16.07 km with a tentative 15 stations, at an estimated cost of `6376.18 crore.
It also recommended the extension of services from Siruseri to Kilambakkam via Kelambakkam, for a total length of 23.5 km with tentative 12 elevated stations at an approximate estimated cost of Rs 5458.06 crore. The detailed feasibility reports for recommending the extension of Corridor 5 of Phase II from Koyambedu to Avadi via Thirumangalam, Mogappair and the extension of Corridor 3 from Siruseri to Kelambakkam bus terminus were submitted by CMRL MD M A Siddique to Ramesh Chand Meena, additional chief secretary, special initiatives at the secretariat on Wednesday.
