9650129697 | After 15 Year Gurgaon Metro Extension 2025: Route, Cost & Impact

Gurgaon’s long-awaited Metro expansion has formally kicked off, ending a ~15-year wait for the city’s next big public-transport upgrade. The new 28.5 km corridor from Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) to Cyber City with a spur to Dwarka Expressway will add 27 elevated stations, decongest key corridors, and unlock fresh growth around Old & New Gurugram. Press Information Bureau gmrl.org.in

What’s been approved—and why it matters

Length & alignment: 28.5 km total, including a 26.65 km mainline MCC↔Cyber City and a 1.85 km spur from Basai Village to Dwarka Expressway. All stations will be elevated. gmrl.org.in Press Information Bureau
Stations: 27 (including interchange with Rapid Metro at Moulsari Avenue / Cyber City). Press Information Bureau The Economic Times
Project cost: ~₹5,452 crore (Government estimate at approval). Press Information Bureau The Times of India
Start signal: Foundation/ground-breaking conducted on September 5, 2025, followed by construction mobilization and early traffic-diversion plans. The Times of India+1
Why it’s historic: It’s the first major expansion in ~15 years beyond HUDA City Centre for Gurugram, bridging the Old–New Gurgaon divide. The Tribune

Route & connectivity at a glance

Main corridor: Millennium City Centre (HUDA City Centre) → Civil Lines/Old Gurgaon belt → Sector 9/10/37 → Hero Honda/IFC → Udyog Vihar/Cyber City, with seamless interchange to the Rapid Metro. (Exact station naming may evolve during execution; alignment per DPR/official briefs.) gmrl.org.in The Economic Times
Spur line: Basai Village → Dwarka Expressway, integrating fast-growing residential and TOD zones with job hubs (Udyog Vihar, Cyber City). gmrl.org.in

Timeline: what to expect

Cabinet approval: June 2023 (length, cost, stations confirmed). Press Information Bureau The Times of India The Indian Express
Ground-breaking & site works: September 2025 (Phase-wise civil works, test piling, traffic diversions beginning). The Times of India+1
Phasing: Initial works are concentrated on the MCC ↔ Sector 9 / Sector 101 belt (≈15.2 km) with diversions announced for inner-city stretches; the remainder links onward to Cyber City and the spur. (Local traffic advisories already live.) Times Property The Times of India

Note: Timelines can shift with utilities, right-of-way and contractor progress. Always cross-check the latest advisories from Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) and district traffic police. gmrl.org.in

Key numbers (for quick reference)

Length: 28.5 km
Stations: 27 (all elevated)
Estimated cost: ~₹5,452 crore
Spur: Basai Village → Dwarka Expressway (1.85 km)
Interchange: Rapid Metro at Moulsari Avenue/Cyber City
Milestone: Ground-breaking on Sept 5, 2025
Press Information Bureau gmrl.org.in The Economic Times The Times of India

Urban mobility & commuter benefits

East–West integration: Connects Old Gurgaon (Civil Lines/Subhash Chowk belt) to New Gurgaon, reducing bus/auto dependence and last-mile gaps. Hindustan Times
Job-hub access: Direct links to Udyog Vihar and Cyber City expand catchments for daily commuters and employers. gmrl.org.in
Multi-modal ecosystem: Interchange with Rapid Metro, future interfaces with RRTS corridors (proposed), and proximity to Dwarka Expressway enhance regional connectivity. (Future extension plans cited by officials are indicative and subject to separate approvals.) The Times of India

Real-estate impact: what developers & investors should track

TOD uplift along the spur & inner-city stations: Sites near Basai–Dwarka Expressway and Old-city nodes (Arya Samaj Road/Subhash Chowk belt) typically see faster absorption and rental premium as stations open. Early traffic-management works already signal civil activity in these pockets. gmrl.org.in The Times of India
Office demand deepening: Better Metro access historically improves Grade-A occupancy and narrows vacancy around Udyog Vihar/Cyber City, supporting long-term rent growth. (Inferences aligned with corridor alignment and interchange.) gmrl.org.in
Retail & F&B footfall: Elevated stations create steady pedestrian streams; convenience retail on station concourses and immediate 400–800m radii tends to benefit first. (Generalized outcome based on metro TOD patterns; station design to finalize.) gmrl.org.in
Pricing cadence: Price effects usually front-run commissioning (announcement → civil works → testing → operations). Keep an eye on award milestones and station-area notifications for development control rules. Press Information Bureau

FAQs

Is this really the first expansion in ~15 years?
Yes. While Noida and other NCR nodes expanded rapidly, Gurugram’s network didn’t extend beyond HUDA City Centre for ~15 years. The Sept 2025 ceremony formally starts the next expansion cycle. The Tribune

How many stations and where will interchanges be?
27 elevated stations, with an interchange to Rapid Metro near Moulsari Avenue/Cyber City. Press Information Bureau The Economic Times

What’s the official cost?
Government approval pegged it at ~₹5,452 crore. Final outlay can vary at bid/award stage and with inflation/changes. Press Information Bureau

When will trains run?
Civil works have begun post Sept 5, 2025 ground-breaking. Commissioning will follow phased construction, testing and safety clearances. Watch GMRL/GMDA updates for the current schedule. The Times of India+1 gmrl.org.in

Sources & further reading

PIB (Govt. of India)—Cabinet approval details (length, stations, cost). Press Information Bureau
GMRL (Official site)—Alignment, spur to Dwarka Expressway, connectivity objectives. gmrl.org.in
Hindustan Times / Times of India / Economic Times—Foundation stone & work commencement, context vs past expansion. Hindustan Times The Times of India+1 The Economic Times
The Tribune—“After 15-year wait” explainer & background. The Tribune