TN government approves metro rail connectivity from Koyambedu to Pattabiram at cost of ₹9,928 crore

Tamil Nadu government approves metro rail connectivity from Koyambedu to Pattabiram, estimated cost ₹9,928 crore.
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SRINATH M

Tamil Nadu government has given its in-principle approval for providing connectivity of metro rail from Koyambedu to Pattabiram (Outer Ring Road) for a length of 21.76 km. The estimated completion cost of the project will be ₹9,928 crore, says a government order issued by the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department on April 28.

The project will include highways component of ₹464 crore for construction of three flyovers, the release said.

The government also approved the Detailed Project Report on the project, and recommended the same to the Centre for its approval and funding on equity sharing basis and for availing loan assistance from bilateral/multilateral funding agencies, the order said.

Published on May 2, 2025