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Chennai:  The  Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) will be carrying out inspection the of 21km elevated corridor. The test will be conducted to understand the structural strength of the work. This is to check the stability of elevated metro corridors that constructed across two arterial roads. CMRL will soon carry on ut inspection drive of the constructed structures. To carry out the inspection work, Chennai Metro officials are trying to identify firms with expertise. The selected firm will investigate, inspect and prepare a report and offer suggestions if any. CMRL operates a 21km elevated corridor beginning from Thirumangalam ramp to St Thomas Mount and the other from Saidapet ramp to Airport. An official from CMRL shares that it is imperative to carry inspection of elevated corridors. This becomes necessary when the elevated segment completes two years of function. The selected contractor will only carry out an inspection of the corridor and give in a report to CMRL in six ...

Chennai: A beautiful uninterrupted aerial view of the city’s coastline from the comfort of an air-conditioned metro train in next six years for commuters. The Chennai Metro Rail Ltd (CMRL) has planned an elevated corridor on Old Mahabalipuram Road. [caption id="attachment_16915" align="alignnone" width="300"] plan for Chennai metro OMR route[/caption] CMRL has started conducting soil test on Old Mahabalipuram Road with the construction of the line linking the IT hub which is expected to begin next year. The soil test for the 50km stretch is currently under work along with a 10.6km section between Tidel Park and Sholinganallur. [caption id="attachment_16914" align="alignnone" width="168"] chennai metro map[/caption] Several portions of OMR, including spots near Tidel Park signal, Taramani, and Sholinganallur, have been barricaded to collect soil samples. CMRL plans to build 12 elevated metro stations along this 10.6km stret...