Metro Soon to Run on Krishna Park Corridor. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is nearing the completion of a vital corridor under its Phase 4 project. The stretch from Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension is anticipated to begin operations by August this year. In just two months, commuters will be able to traverse this new route.
Key Developments in Phase 4
Next Year’s Openings
Another priority corridor under Phase 4 is expected to open next year. The Majlis Park-Maujpur corridor is likely to be operational during this period, pending approvals for tree cutting and land acquisition.
Land and Tree Cutting Approvals
There is still a wait for various approvals related to land acquisition and tree cutting at different locations. Efforts are ongoing at various levels to secure these permissions. The project is under continuous monitoring to ensure progress.
Additional Corridors Get Green Light
New Approvals
Two more corridors—Inderlok to Indraprastha and Saket G Block to Lajpat Nagar—have recently received approval. The process for land acquisition and other necessary approvals has already commenced. These corridors are expected to be operational by 2026.
Expansion Details
DMRC officials assert that by 2026, three new corridors stretching 65 kilometers will be available for passenger use. The work on Phase 4 began in December 2019 but faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the slow pace of permissions for tree cutting from 2020 to 2022.
Construction Progress
Majlis Park-Maujpur Section
Civil work on the Majlis Park-Maujpur section is approximately 80% complete.
Ongoing Works
Tunneling work is underway on various parts of the Aerocity-Tughlakabad (Golden Line) and Janakpuri West-R.K. Ashram Marg (Magenta Line) corridors. Despite delays caused by the pandemic and other permissions, the construction from Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension is complete. The section is likely to open to the public in August this year.
