Gurugram Metro Network Set to Begin Construction

06 Jun 2023 CW Team

Gurugram is on the verge of acquiring its own metro network as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is gearing up to begin civil work on the 28km Gurugram Metro line, starting from Huda City Centre next month.

The introduction of the Gurgaon metro will establish a crucial link connecting Huda City Center, Old Gurgaon, and Cyber City, encompassing an extensive network of 27 stations, including a convenient interchange station.

According to a reports, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar recently conducted a review of various development projects, during which he revealed that civil work on the Gurugram Metro line is scheduled to commence in the upcoming month, starting from Huda City Center.

CM Khattar expressed his belief in the transformative impact of these initiatives and demonstrated a strong commitment to the progress of the region by allocating a budget of over Rs 20 billion specifically for development endeavors in Gurugram and Faridabad.

"The government is dedicated to strengthening the metro rail and road network to establish a robust transportation system in Gurugram and Faridabad. To achieve this goal, GMDA will commence civil work on a 28km Metro rail network in Gurugram within a month," said CM Khattar.

Here are the details about the Gurugram Metro Network:

The network will cover routes including Subash Chowk, Hero Honda Chowk, Palam Vihar, and CyberHub. It will create a vital connection.

As per the detailed project report, the proposed route will include several metro stations such as Sector 45, Cyber Park, Sector 46, Sector 47, Sector 48, Technology Park, Udyog Vihar Phase 6, Sector 23, Sector 23 A, Sector 22, Sector 37, Basai, Sector 9, Sector 7, Sector 4, Sector 5, Ashok Vihar, Sector 3, Krishna Chowk, Sector 4, Udyog Vihar Phase 4, and CyberHub.

However, the project is currently awaiting final clearance from the Union cabinet, which will serve as the ultimate green light for the project to proceed.

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