NOIDA Metro invites bids for ₹2,682-cr extension

Noida Metro Aqua Line is all set for an expansion and has recently floated tenders for extension of the Noida Metro rail network. The network is set to be extended with five more metro stations namely, Noida Sector 122, Noida Sector 123, Greater Noida Sector 4, Eco Tech – 12, and Greater Noida Sector 2, said official sources, adding that the tenders for the construction of these metro stations have already been floated with details about last date and time for the submission of bids. The work contract includes part design and construction of elevated viaduct and 5 elevated above-mentioned metro stations. However, this will exclude architectural finishing and PEB works of metro stations. Earlier, it was reported that the Noida Aqua Line extension from Noida Sector 71 to Knowledge Park 5 will be 15 km long and will bring nine new Noida Metro stations on the network. This will connect the densely populated residential areas of Gaur City and Noida extension. The project was approved by the Uttar Pradesh government at a cost of ₹2,682 crore. As per the detailed project report the new route will be completed in two phases. The five metro stations- Noida Sector 122, Noida Sector 123, Greater Noida Sector 4, Eco Tech -12, Greater Noida Sector 2 will be developed under the first phase of the network extension.