New Delhi, February 14 The Centre has approved an 11.56 km extension corridor with eight elevated stations from Noida Sector 142 to the Botanical Garden of the Noida Metro Rail Project.
The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the government on Saturday, after the corridor is operationalized, Noida and Greater Noida cities will have an active Metro Rail Network of 61.62 km.
Representing an advancement in the city's infrastructure, the extension corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida) acts as a major expansion of the Noida Metro Rail Network, it said.
The corridor will introduce approximately 11.56 km of tracks and improve public transportation in the city, the statement said.
The project will also provide direct connectivity with high-demand corridors, including the interchange at Botanical Garden, the Blue Line, and the Magenta Line.
This phase aims to seamlessly integrate key zones of Noida, including commercial hubs and educational institutes.
It will also integrate major tourist attractions, including the Botanical Garden and Sector-93 Park, the statement said.
"The extension corridor from Noida Sector 142 to Botanical Garden (Noida) will not only enhance connectivity but also stimulate economic activity and ease urban mobility for both residents and commuters related to employment, business, education, and general transit," the statement read.
Promising enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, environmental benefits, economic growth, and improved quality of life, the proposed extension corridor is set to be a transformative development for the city.
By addressing key urban challenges and providing a foundation for future expansion, it will play a crucial role in shaping the city's development trajectory and sustainability, the statement read.