Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Chennai Metro Extension Approved by Tamil Nadu Government
The Tamil Nadu government is moving forward with extending the Chennai Metro.
They've approved early work, like getting land and moving things.
This first part of the project will go from the Chennai Airport to the new Kilambakkam bus station.
The project's cost is about ₹1,964 crore.
The government is waiting for the central government to say yes and provide funding.
The metro line will be built above ground along the GST Road, with stations in several places, including Pallavaram and Tambaram.
This extension is part of a larger plan approved earlier.
Tamil Nadu government approved preparatory works for Chennai Metro extension.
The extension spans 15.46 km from Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam.
The estimated cost for preparatory works is ₹1,964 crore.
The project awaits central government approval and funding.
Stations are planned at locations including Pallavaram and Tambaram.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government and CMRL
- What
- Approval of preparatory works for Chennai Metro extension
- When
- Approval given; published September 3, 2025
- Where
- Chennai, from the airport to Kilambakkam
- Why
- To extend the metro rail line
- Project
- Chennai Metro Phase-I extension
- Route
- Chennai Airport to Kilambakkam
- Length
- 15.46 km
- Estimated Cost
- ₹1,964 crore
- Government Approval
- Administrative sanction for preparatory works
