The elevated corridor of Metro Phase 1-B extension from SN Junction to Tripunithura is likely to be commissioned by December 2023. Kochi Metro Rail (KMRL) has successfully completed installation of I-girder works of the 1.163-km-long corridor, and the track works will be ready by September, raising the possibility of opening the line within the scheduled time.

Slab works up to the terminal station building is progressing on a fast mode and the work on the concourse area of the station is in the final stage of completion. Electrical and painting works are in progress.

The Phase I-B extension project commenced piling work in August 2020 after the award of the contract in July 2020, with a deadline of 20 months.

As per the DPR of the project, the location will ease traffic from both eastern and southern sides of Ernakulam and the daily ridership on the line is expected to be around 40,000.

The Phase 1-A extension from Petta to SN Junction was opened for service on 1 September, 2022, and further extension of the line from SN Junction to Tripunithura would allow commuters to easily access Tripunithura railway station from the proposed Metro stations.

Moreover, a bus terminal and 22-mtrs-wide road under the Metro’s viaduct, will help to conclude the transit hub project, as envisaged.