Nagpur Metro’s Phase 2 expansion has taken a significant step forward with the approval of a 1.3 km extension along the Kamptee corridor, stretching the current terminus at Automotive Square to Kanhan village. The project, estimated at ₹300 crore, has progressed to the final stage of state-level clearance and will soon be presented to Maharashtra’s Chief Secretary. Once granted, it will be forwarded to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for central approval. A key feature of this extension is a 500-meter steel viaduct traversing the Kanhan River. This structural solution not only elevates the metro line but also accentuates the durability and load-bearing strengths of steel in modern transit infrastructure. Upon completion, the network will surpass 45 km and include 13 stations on the Kamptee stretch, compared to the earlier total of 12. Maha Metro officials emphasise that the extension will dramatically improve last-mile connectivity for residents of Kanhan and northern Nagpur, fostering ease of commuting and reducing dependency on road travel. The extension complements ongoing work on other Phase 2 routes, including foundations and pier casting across multiple corridors. Despite the excitement, challenges persist. Construction zones-particularly around Automotive Square-have led to rising congestion and pollution. Local commuters and residents have flagged traffic bottlenecks and safety concerns, urging coordinated traffic management strategies during peak hours. Agencies are actively exploring temporary diversion routes and dust-control mechanisms to address these issues.
Overall, the Kamptee–Kanhan extension represents a vital enhancement to Nagpur’s rapid transit network. The steel viaduct stands out as an engineering highlight while reinforcing the metro’s sustainable urban expansion. With state and central clearance on the horizon, construction is expected to commence once planning and approvals are in place.
