Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Sunday directed the Gurugram Metro Rail Authority (GMDA) officers to ensure that the proposed metro expansion between Millennium City Center to Railway Station, Sector-22, and Cyber City in Gurugram causes minimal disruption to the public and existing services.

Singh, while giving necessary directions during an inspection of the proposed metro expansion route with officers of Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) and GMDA, emphasized on DPR being prepared with a special emphasis on public convenience. After inspecting the route, he directed officers to expedite the construction work while ensuring public convenience a priority. He said that the need for a well-planned traffic diversion strategy to ensure smooth traffic flow during construction.

Directions were also issued that during the project, essential services, such as the drainage system, electricity, water supply, and sewage, should remain unaffected. If any problems arise, the necessary redressal measures should be completed before starting metro construction work, he added.

The Minister further directed the GMDA officers that any construction of flyovers or underpasses work should be carried out parallel to the metro construction project. He said that officers should finalize the proposed route alignment within a month and ensure that Gurugram’s drainage system is not affected.

Recently, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also held a meeting with officers regarding the project. It was informed in the meeting that the Detailed Project Report for the metro expansion between Millennium City Center to Cyber city has been approved by both the State and Central Governments. The foundation stone for the project was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16, 2024, in Rewari. The construction is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2025 as shared in the meeting by the officers.

The metro expansion will cover 28.50 km with 27 stations, including eight model stations, and one depot. The project will cost Rs 896.19 crore from the Central Government and Rs 4,556.53 crore from the Haryana government.