Afcons Infrastructure Limited has successfully completed the longest tunneling drive in Delhi Metro Phase-IV as part of its contract for the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor. The milestone was achieved using Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Amrit, which accomplished a 2.65 km drive from the Tughlakabad Airforce Launching Shaft to Maa Anandmayee Marg Station. This marks a significant achievement for both Afcons and the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

The tunneling operation required precision engineering to avoid disruptions to heritage structures along Mehrauli Badarpur Road. Frequent cutter replacements were needed to bore through the mixed soil and hard rock strata, highlighting the technical complexity of this project.

This section is part of Package DC-07, which includes three underground stations—Maa Anandmayee Marg, Tughlakabad Railway Colony, and Tughlakabad. The package also involves a 223-meter ramp and a 119-meter cut-and-cover section. The Aerocity-Tughlakabad Corridor spans a total route length of 23.62 km under Phase-IV of the Delhi Metro.

The breakthrough was celebrated with the presence of Rajiv Dhankher, Director of Projects and Planning at DMRC, along with senior officials. Afcons' Managing Director, S. Paramasivan, praised the meticulous planning and execution that ensured the project's success.

The 105-meter-long TBM used for the project has installed approximately 1,894 rings with an inner diameter of 5.8 meters. The new tunnel lies at an average depth of 16 meters. The second parallel tunnel for the up-and-down movement along this stretch is expected to achieve its breakthrough by January 2025.

About Afcons Infrastructure Ltd:
Afcons is the infrastructure engineering flagship company of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group. With over six decades of experience, Afcons specializes in executing complex engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects across India and globally. It ranks among the Top 120 international contractors globally and is recognized for its expertise in marine, port, and bridge projects.

For further details, contact Naresh Sharma at naresh.sharma@afcons.com.

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