Vizag metro tender dates (2025): Phase‑1 full schedule & deadlines
vizag metro tender dates for Phase‑1 are compiled here in a plain‑English guide—complete schedule, quick facts on routes and stations, and simple steps to open the official APMRCL tender on the AP e‑Procurement portal.
vizag metro tender dates — full schedule
- Tender documents available: from July 28 (AP e‑Procurement)
- Last date for bidder queries: Aug 11
- Pre‑bid meeting + site visit: Aug 12
- Bid submission window: Sep 5–12 (opens ~3:00 PM Sep 5; closes ~3:00 PM Sep 12)
- Technical bid opening: Sep 12 at 3:30 PM
Phase‑1 at a glance
Total length: 46.23 km
Stations: 42 (all elevated)
Special design: 20.16 km double‑decker flyover‑cum‑metro
Target completion: ~30 months for Phase‑1 (~24 months for the double‑decker stretch)
Estimated cost (EPC): ~₹6,250 crore (GST extra)
Corridors (routes)
- Corridor 1: Steel Plant Junction ↔ Kommadi — ~34.26 km, largely along NH‑16
- Corridor 2: Gurudwara ↔ Old Post Office — ~5.28 km (city core)
- Corridor 3: Thatichetlapalem ↔ Chinna Waltair / RK Beach — ~6.91 km (towards the beach zone)
What is the double‑decker flyover?
It is a two‑level structure on the same pillars:
- Lower deck: a road flyover for vehicles
- Upper deck: the metro viaduct
How to find vizag metro tender dates on AP e‑Procurement
- Open the AP e‑Procurement portal.
- Search for APMRCL Visakhapatnam Metro Phase‑1.
- Verify the scope: 46.23 km · 3 corridors · 42 stations.
- Download the tender documents and note the schedule above.
Why these dates matter for Vizag commuters
- Smoother travel on NH‑16 and key city roads
- Faster trips to workplaces, markets, and RK Beach
- Space‑efficient double‑decker viaduct helps reduce future bottlenecks
FAQs about vizag metro tender dates
What are the key Phase‑1 deadlines?
Queries Aug 11, pre‑bid Aug 12, submissions Sep 5–12, technical bids Sep 12 at 3:30 PM.
How many stations are planned?
There are 42 elevated stations across three corridors.
How long could construction take?
Target is about 30 months for Phase‑1; the double‑decker stretch is planned for ~24 months.
Will there be traffic diversions?
Yes. Temporary diversions are common during viaduct and station works; authorities publish area‑wise notices.
What does EPC mean?
Engineering, Procurement and Construction—a single contractor builds as per approved design and terms.