Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh government has outlined the land acquisition details for the Vizag metro rail project, requiring a total of 99.8 acres. Of this, nine acres are privately owned, while the remaining land belongs to various state and central government departments. Officials have formed a committee to finalize the exact land parcels required.
The government estimates the land acquisition cost at Rs 882 crore. The first phase of the metro project, spanning 46.23 km with 42 stations, has been approved. It includes three key corridors: Vizag Steel Plant Junction to Kommadi (34.4 km), Gurudwara to Old Post Office (5.08 km), and Thatichetlapalem to Chinna Waltair (6.75 km). While most stations will be on government land, some private land may be needed for additional facilities.
With revised cost estimates at Rs 11,498 crore, phase two, extending from Kommadi to Bhogapuram, will begin after Bhogapuram airport becomes operational. The government, now under the TDP-led NDA alliance, is pushing for 100% central funding and will issue tenders after approval from the Centre.
