The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on June 27 gave a green nod to the Tricity Metro Project across Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. The comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) received in-principle approval from Chandigarh, Haryana and Punjab in April 2023 and was submitted for review only a month ago, with an aim to tackle the increasing traffic in the area and boost connectivity between the three cities.
The project will cover a distance of 39 kilometers and will exclude the heritage sectors from Sector 1 to 30, with an estimated cost of ₹10,570 crore. The Rail India Technical and Economic Services (RITES) has been requested to prepare a detailed phase-wise project report (DPR) for further consideration of funds.
The development plan consists of two phases. The first phase will span across 2027 to 2037 and will cover routes from: Sarangpur to Panchkula ISBT; Rock Garden to Zirakpur ISBT via Mohali Industrial Area and the Airport; Grain Market, Sector 39 to Transport Nagar, Sector 26. The implementation of the second phase will take place after 2037 and will contain 4 additional routes-- Panchkula ISBT to Panchkula Extension; Paraul, New Chandigarh to Sarangpur; Airport Chowk to Manakpur Kallar; Zirakpur ISBT to Pinjore ISBT.
In order to promote public transport, the UT administration has also planned for 7 straight bus corridors. The CMP also focuses on construction of bus terminals, bus depots, improvements at busy intersections, road infrastructure, and other infrastructural enhancements.
Report by Saumya Singh
Graphics by Gurleen Kaur
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