Hyderabad, Feb. 16 -- Hyderabad Metro Rail (HMR) managing director (MD) NVS Reddy on Sunday, February 16, said that various survey and investigation works required for preparation of DPRs (Detailed Project Reports) for the Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) to Medchal (24 km) and JBS to Shamirpet (21 km) metro rail corridors are progressing at a "fast pace".

The HMR MD said that traffic Surveys, soil testing (geotechnical investigation) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) are essential for DPR preparation. Since the HMDA and the National Highways Authority already conducted some soil studies, Hyderabad metro authorities are now conducting soil tests at 25 locations on the JBS-Medchal route and 19 in the JBS-Shamirpet route, said the HMR.

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