J Kumar Infraprojects bags civil contracts of Mumbai Metro 4A & Metro 9

Mumbai (Urban Transport News): The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has today issued two contract orders to major infrastructure company J Kumar Infraprojects Limited for construction of Mumbai Metro Line 4A (Kasarwadavali-Gaimukh corridor) and Metro 9 (extension of line 7 from Dahisar (East) to Mira Bhayandar and Andheri to CSIA). The consolidated value of both contracts is Rs.2,340 crores. The Executive Committee of the MMRDA, headed by Ajoy Mehta, Chairman, Executive Committee, MMRDA and Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, today approved the tender process and recommended the appointment of J Kumar Infraprojects Limited for design and construction of above corridors.

Mumbai Metro Line 4A

Design and construction of elevated viaducts and two stations from Kasarwadavali to Gowinwada and Gowinwada to Gaimukh for the corridor of Mumbai Metro Line 4A (extension of Metro line 4 Wadala to Kasarwadavali of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA). The total contract value of the letter of acceptance is Rs 342 crore. MMRDA Commissioner R. A. Rajeev said,

Kasarwadavali to Gaimukh, the 2.7-km long Metro-4A Line is an extension to the 32-km long Wadala to Kasarwadavali Metro-4 corridor. The extension was approved as there was growing demand from the area. Yes, the Detailed Project Report also prompted 1.3 lakh commuter footfalls as hence the corridor was undertaken. This, probably, is the first time that the metropolitan region is receiving the attention it deserves.

Mumbai Metro Line 9

Design and construction of elevated viaduct and 9 (nine) elevated stations, including 2 (two) flyovers, and underground twin tunnel, cut and cover, ramp and one underground station for Mumbai Metro Line 9 (extension of line 7 from Dahisar East to Mira Bhayandar and Andheri to CSIA of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA). The J Kumar Infraprojects will execute their responsibility for a cost of Rs.1,998 crore. Apart from the above, in August 2018,  J Kumar Infraprojects had bagged an order worth Rs 867.75 crore for design and construction of viaduct and 5 (five) elevated stations of Mumbai Metro Line-6 of Mumbai Metro Rail Project of MMRDA.