Chennai Metro Phase II: All Precast Elements Completed on Ullagaram - Sholinganallur Corridor

Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has completed the casting of all precast elements, including the final U-girder, for Phase II Corridor-5 between Ullagaram and Sholinganallur. This milestone marks significant progress in the construction of the Chennai Metro Phase II project.

According to a CMRL press release, a total of 3,126 precast elements have been cast for the project package, covering various structural components required for the elevated metro corridor.

3,126 Precast Elements Cast

The precast components manufactured for the Ullagaram–Sholinganallur stretch include:

- 1,041 I-girders

- 892 U-girders

- 871 pier arm segments

- 303 pier caps

- 19 portal shells

With 892 U-girders produced, the package has recorded the highest U-girder production among the Chennai Metro Phase II project packages.

Major Construction Milestone for Chennai Metro

The precast construction works involved approximately 98,052 cubic metres of concrete, 18,550 tonnes of reinforcement steel and 3,010 tonnes of high-tensile strands.

CMRL achieved this milestone through collaboration with the general consultant, AEON Consortium, and the contractor, HCC-KEC Consortium.

Next Phase of Construction Work

Following the completion of precast element casting, construction activities will focus on installing the remaining U-girders and building the entry and exit structures.

These works are progressing towards the timely completion of the Chennai Metro Phase II project. The Ullagaram–Sholinganallur corridor is an important part of the city`s expanding metro network, which aims to improve public transportation and connectivity across Chennai.