The Delhi government has given the green light to the extension of the Rithala-Narela Metro Corridor under Delhi Metro Phase-4. This corridor, which was originally planned to be 22 kilometers long, will now be extended to Kundli-Nathupura in Haryana, making the total length 26.46 kilometers. The Delhi Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot, announced this development on Wednesday and mentioned that the project will now be sent for approval from the central government. Once the approval is received, construction will commence.
Key Highlights:
- The Rithala-Narela Corridor will extend into Haryana, improving connectivity between the two states.
- The extension will bring relief to thousands of commuters and enhance public transportation in the region.
- The construction of this extended corridor is expected to take around four years to complete.
Political Criticism on Delays
During a press conference, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioned why the projects under Delhi Metro Phase-4 were not progressing on time. He accused the Delhi government of delaying permissions and funding, which led to delays in Phase-3 projects as well. Sachdeva stated that similar issues may cause further delays in Phase-4, holding the Delhi government responsible.
Project Overview
The Delhi Metro Phase-4 includes six corridors, out of which five have already been approved. The Rithala-Narela Corridor was the last to receive approval. Now, with the extension into Haryana, it will improve connectivity for commuters between Delhi and Haryana.
Key Features of the Rithala-Narela-Haryana Corridor:
- Length: 26.46 kilometers
- Metro Stations:
- 19 stations will be within Delhi
- 2 stations will be in Haryana
- Timeframe for Completion: 4 years
Status of Phase-4 Corridors:
- Mukundpur to Maujpur: Under construction
- Aerocity to Tughlakabad: Under construction
- Janakpuri West to RK Ashram: Under construction
- Lajpat Nagar to Saket G Block: Approved (construction yet to start)
- Inderlok to Indraprastha: Approved (construction yet to start)
- Rithala to Narela (now extended to Nathupura, Haryana): Provisionally approved
The Delhi-Haryana Metro Extension is expected to significantly reduce travel time, ease congestion on roads, and promote the use of public transport. According to Kailash Gahlot, this extension is a crucial step towards improving inter-state connectivity and making commuting more convenient for residents of both Delhi and Haryana.
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