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Beneath Chennai's iconic Marina Beach, a new metro chapter is taking shape

Last updated on - Jun 1, 2026, 16:04 IST
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Construction underway near Marina Beach for Phase-II project

Construction activity is underway near Marina Beach as part of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase-II expansion. The work is linked to the development of the Lighthouse Metro Station on Corridor-4, a key stretch connecting Lighthouse and Poonamallee.

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Lighthouse-Poonamallee route includes this station

The upcoming Lighthouse Metro Station forms part of Corridor-4, which connects Lighthouse and Poonamallee. The corridor is being developed under Chennai Metro Rail's ongoing Phase-II expansion programme.

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Corridor-4 forms part of 118.9-km Phase-II plan

Corridor-4, which includes the Lighthouse Metro Station near Marina Beach, is part of the 118.9-km-long Phase-II project. The corridor is one of the major stretches included in the expansion plan.

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Station located close to Chennai's Marina Beach

Located near Marina Beach, the Lighthouse Metro Station will be a prominent stop on Corridor-4. Construction work at the site is progressing as part of the broader Lighthouse-Poonamallee metro corridor.


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Important stop on Lighthouse-Poonamallee corridor

The Lighthouse Metro Station is an integral part of Corridor-4 connecting Lighthouse and Poonamallee. The station is currently under construction as part of Chennai Metro Rail's Phase-II network.


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Construction linked to Chennai Metro Phase-II work

The ongoing construction near Marina Beach is associated with the 118.9-km Phase-II Metro Rail project. The Lighthouse Metro Station is being developed on the Corridor-4 Lighthouse-Poonamallee stretch.

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Metro infrastructure work visible in the Marina area

The construction site near Marina Beach highlights ongoing work on the Lighthouse Metro Station. The station is being built as part of Corridor-4 under Chennai Metro Rail's 118.9-km Phase-II project.

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