Afcons Infrastructure has been awarded the lowest bid for the construction of Package BH-05 for the Bhopal Metro Phase 1 project. This package involves the development of the 12.915 km Blue Line (Line-2), connecting Bhadbhada Chauraha to Ratnagiri Tiraha.
Afcons’ bid, totaling ₹1006.74 crore, was declared the lowest. The scope of work includes constructing the entire viaduct for the Blue Line, building 13 elevated stations, and creating a ramp leading to the Subhash Nagar Depot. This depot will also support the Orange Line (Karond Circle – AIIMS) for maintenance and stabling.
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The Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MPMRCL) issued the bid, with funding provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) through a €400 million loan. The project comes with a construction deadline of three years.
About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd:
Afcons is the flagship engineering and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With a legacy spanning over six decades, it has a proven track record of executing complex EPC projects in India and abroad. According to the latest ENR survey, Afcons ranks among the Top 120 international contractors, holding 10th place in Marine & Ports and 12th in Bridges.
