The Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) has given the green light for two significant expansions in Gurugram’s Metro network, marking a major step towards enhancing connectivity and supporting the city’s burgeoning urban landscape. The newly approved routes—one linking Bhondsi village to Gurugram railway station and the other connecting Golf Course Extension Road to Sector 5—are set to significantly improve accessibility across the city.
These expansions were approved during HMRTC’s 57th board meeting held in Chandigarh. The route from Bhondsi village to Gurugram railway station spans 17 kilometers, traversing major intersections such as Vatika Chowk, Subash Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, Sadar Bazar, and Gurugram bus stand. This line is strategically planned to interface with the proposed Delhi-Gurugram-Alwar RRTS line at Rajiv Chowk and connect with the planned Metro extension from Millennium City Centre at Gurugram railway station. The second proposed route stretches 13 kilometers from Golf Course Extension Road to Sector 5. This route will serve crucial stops, including Millennium City Centre Metro station, Signature Tower crossing, Rana Pratap Chowk, and Atul Kataria Chowk, following Sheetla Mata Road.
Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) adviser highlighted that these routes align with the city’s broader vision of establishing a comprehensive Metro network by 2031. The new lines are expected to greatly benefit the city’s residents by improving access to densely populated areas and vital commercial districts. The Haryana government last year established the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) to spearhead a 28.5-kilometer Metro extension project from Millennium City Centre to Cyber Hub. A senior GMRL official reported that the geo-technical surveys for this project are nearly complete, with the next steps involving the hiring of a design and general consultant for its execution. With these new Metro routes, Gurugram is poised to become even more connected and accessible, supporting its growth as a major urban center in the region.
