The construction of the Victoria Memorial Metro Station, part of the Joka-Esplanade Metro corridor in Kolkata, has commenced. The station, situated 14.7 meters below ground, will be 325 meters long and built using the top-down construction method. The construction of the diaphragm wall is underway, with 115 meters already completed and...
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594 meters remaining. Two tunnel boring machines will be deployed from the launch shaft in Kidderpore to excavate the tunnels between Kidderpore and Park Street. The launch shaft is currently being built near St. Thomas School in Kidderpore. The Metro authorities are monitoring any vibrations that may occur during construction. The Victoria Memorial authorities have granted permission for the construction after thorough examination and analysis by experts, ensuring minimal impact on the historic monument. The station will have two entrances, one facing the Victoria Memorial and the other facing SSKM Hospital.