Good News for Gurguram! Phase 1 Metro Service Connecting 15 Stations Over 15 Km Stretch to Begin Soon | Know Route and Map

New Delhi: In a big boost to travel, the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) officially released tenders for constructing the first phase of the Gurugram Metro, which will link Millennium City Centre to Sector 9. With an estimated project cost of Rs 1,286 crore, the bidding process will begin on April 22, marking a significant step toward enhancing the city’s metro network.

GMRL, the special purpose vehicle responsible for executing mass rapid transport projects in Haryana, aims to improve the city's transportation network with this new metro service.

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The first phase will consist of a 15.22 km metro rail viaduct with 15 stations, as well as a 1.85 km spur connecting to the Dwarka Expressway and a ramp to the proposed depot in Sector 33.

The metro stations in this first phase will include:

-Millennium City Centre (interchange with the existing DMRC station)
- Sector 45
- Cyber Park (Sector 46)
- Sector 47
- Subhash Chowk
- Sector 48
- Sector 33
- Hero Honda Chowk
- Udyog Vihar Phase 6
- Sector 10
- Sector 37
- Basai
- Sector 9
- Sector 101

Chander Shekhar Khare, the Managing Director of GMRL, emphasised the importance of the project, stating, "We are committed to start the construction from May this year as per the directions of the chief minister. The project will transform the transport ecosystem of the city. The construction will be carried out in a way that commuters won’t face hassles"

According to the tender document issued on March 8, the contractor will be responsible for conducting a detailed survey of the alignment of the viaduct and building the necessary station structures, including track support and commercial areas.

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Furthermore, safety during construction is a priority, and the contractor will coordinate with district administration and traffic police to manage traffic diversions and minimize disruptions.

"Safety of workers and people on the roads during the construction remain the top priority. The contractor will also work with the district administration and traffic police to set up traffic diversions to prevent congestions and ensure smooth flow of vehicles," a senior official said.

To offset environmental impact, the GMRL board has also committed to planting 16,600 trees as compensatory afforestation. The metro project will require the removal of 1,660 trees, but the board has partnered with the Forest Department and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) to plant these trees across 17 hectares of land.

This new metro line is expected to greatly enhance connectivity, reduce traffic congestion, and offer a reliable mode of transport for residents and commuters in Gurugram.