The Indore Metro project has begun soil testing for the stretch from Robot Chowk to Khajrana Chowk, marked by barricading along the Ring Road. This has caused inconvenience for traffic coming from Robot Chowk. The Corporation has already awarded the tender for the Robot Chowk to Kanadia to Palasia section, and...
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contractors have commenced work. However, there is uncertainty regarding the metro route after Robot Chowk. Concerns were raised by elected officials regarding potential damage to Kanadia Road, prompting a decision to explore other routes and a subsequent halt to work on this specific route. If the metro is to go underground after Bengali Chowk, preparations need to begin from Khajrana Chowk. While contractors have been awarded contracts, they have not received specific instructions from the company. This uncertainty led to the current barricading. A June meeting highlighted the challenges surrounding the metro route, with surveys suggesting that taking the route underground after Robot Chowk is the most suitable option. Alternative routes are deemed unsuitable due to potential difficulties.