India, Feb. 27 -- The proposed 31.64-km metro corridor has hit a roadblock after the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS) refused to part with 20 hectares of land required for a car shed for the Khadakwasla-Swargate-Hadapsar-Kharadi metro line undertaken by the Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro). Following the refusal, Maha-Metro decided to escalate the matter and send a proposal to the Ministry of Jal Shakti seeking their intervention.

The project, which comprises 28 stations over a length of 31.64 km, has been estimated to cost Rs.9,897 crore by the state government. The proposed route received state approval in October 2024 and is currently awaiting final clearance from the Centre.

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