Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday announced that the Delhi Metro's Rithala-Narela corridor will be extended to Kundli-Nathupur in Haryana, stating that the development is aimed at easing the daily commute for thousands of residents traveling between Delhi and Haryana.

Delhi Metro line will now be extended to Kundli-Nathupur in Haryana under Phase-4 of the Delhi Metro project. Commenting on the project, Gahlot stated,

“This extension marks a significant step towards improving the daily commute for residents of both Delhi and Haryana.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, by expanding the metro network, we aim to reduce travel time, ease congestion on roads, and promote the use of public transportation, which will also contribute to our ongoing efforts to combat pollution.”

The Delhi government has given a principal approval for the extension and will send the proposal to the Centre so that the proposal can move to the tendering stage. The extended project, which will be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 6230.99 crores, is expected to be finished within four years.

The total length of the Delhi portion has been extended from 22.91 km to 23.737 km, while the Haryana portion will cover 2.726 km, making the combined stretch from Narela to Nathupur 26.463 km long. The extension will feature 19 stations between Rithala and Narela, with an additional two stations in Haryana.

The minister said the corridor will connect the rural areas of the Delhi-Haryana border to the main city, as buses are the sole public transport there.

“Commuters from these areas will now be able to reach the heart of Delhi within one and a half hours,” he said.