JAIPUR: The Jaipur Metro phase II, proposed between Sitapura and Ambabari, will be diverted from MI Road after a decision was taken to construct its corridor above the ground level.To make the project feasible, the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) had decided not to construct any underground tunnel as that would increase the project cost.Sources said, elevated corridor cannot be constructed on MI Road and near Ajmeri Gate as there are heritage buildings and structures.The JMRC has, therefore, proposed to divert the corridor towards Ashok Marg and the train would reach Maharani’s College and SMS Hospital on Tonk Road via Ahinsa Circle.A JMRC official said, “Earlier, the crossover of two trains was proposed at Sindhi Camp Metro Station , where construction of an underground metro station was proposed. Now, the elevated corridor will be constructed between Ahinsa Circle and Government Hostel. From here, the corridor will be diverted towards Sansar Chand Road to connect the existing Chandpole station, where the trains are proposed to intersect as per the revised DPR.”Sources further said, the proposed phase-II will not connect to airport as elevated road construction is restricted in the area for security reasons. “Between airport and Sanganer station, there will be a distance of at least 600 metre. It is proposed to develop a dedicated corridor between Sanganer station and airport on surface where battery operated vehicles could be made operational,” a source added.According to officials, the number of stations in the revised DPR remain 20, as mentioned in the previous proposal. However, in the earlier DPR prepared in March 2012, stations including SMS Hospital, Government Hostel, Sindhi Camp, Subash Nagar, Pani Pech, which were proposed underground earlier, will now be elevated.Chairman-cum-managing director (CMD) Samit Sharma said, “We are examining the DPR to bring down the cost of the project. We would soon send our suggestions to DMRC. At present, our focus is on the commissioner metro railway safety (CMRS) inspection, which will start on March 17 for phase I(B) corridor in the Walled City area.”The JMRC had earlier appointed Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to review the detailed project report (DPR) of Jaipur Metro Phase-II. “After terminating the contract of French company EGIS Rail SA, the corporation appointed DMRC for reviewing a revised DPR and bring down the cost. In the DPR, DMRC has mentioned an estimated cost of Rs 5,500 crore,” an official said.