In order to provide convenience and ensure seamless connectivity to the commuters, the Delhi Metro will soon open its first section of the Phase 4 project in August. The initial three-kilometre stretch will run from Janakpuri West to RK Ashram Marg and will have two new stations. According to several media reports, the construction works for this segment have been completed. The final safety certifications and inspections are currently underway before the operations commence on the corridor.
Media reports quoted DMRC spokesperson Anuj Dayal stating that the new section is part of the larger 28.9 km Phase-4 project. The entire Janakpuri West to Krishna Park Extension corridor is approaching completion and the authorities are now focused on the final stages of work and safety preparedness.
The Krishna Park Extension section of the new corridor will be at ground level and the Janakpuri West portion will be elevated. The completion of all the corridors under Phase 4 is progressing in an even manner and the project is expected to be fully operational by March 2026.
The Phase 4 ambitious expansion project is aimed at enhancing connectivity across the city and linking areas such as Rohini, Prashant Vihar, North Rohini Campus, Pitampura, and Dilli Haat to busy and buzzing markets and heritage sites in Central Delhi.
The project comprises three major corridors, Majlis Park to Maujpur (12.5 kms), Aerocity to Tughlakabad (23.6 kms), and shotly inaugurating Janakpuri West to RK Ashram (28.9 kms) stretch.
The process of securing statutory clearances for the construction of two newly passed corridors under Phase IV has been initiated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. An additional 2.5 lakh daily commuters will expect a benefit from the Lajpat Nagar to Saket G-Block corridor and Inderlok to Indraprastha corridor.
With a projected cost of Rs 8,399 crore, the corridors are slated for completion by 2028, aiming to expand the metro network and enhance connectivity across South, Central, and East Delhi.