Gurgaon: With construction of the second phase of the new metro line set to begin, Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) has asked Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) to demarcate the right of way (ROW) for the Sector 9–Cyber City corridor, including the central median and utility stretches.In a letter sent last week, GMRL said civil works on this stretch are expected to commence shortly, warning that any ambiguity in land boundaries on the ground could delay execution. Clear demarcation of the ROW — including carriageways, service lanes and utility corridors — is essential for both construction planning and traffic management during the project.“Early action will facilitate timely commencement of works and help in effective planning of traffic diversions and construction activities,” the letter noted, highlighting the urgency as site mobilisation nears.GMRL has asked HSVP to complete the exercise on priority, noting that lack of clear on-site demarcation can hinder contractors in accessing work fronts, shifting utilities and deploying machinery — challenges that have affected past infrastructure projects in the city.A senior GMRL official said the exercise is also necessary to establish land ownership. “We need clarity on whether specific portions fall on private or govt land. This becomes critical when planning station entry and exit points or making alignment adjustments. Proper ROW marking ensures there is no ambiguity during execution,” the official said.The 16-km Phase 2 stretch will pass through dense residential areas of old Gurgaon, including Sectors 7, 4, 5, 3, Ashok Vihar, Bajghera Road, Palam Vihar Extension, Palam Vihar, Sector 23A and Sector 22, before connecting to commercial hubs such as Udyog Vihar and Cyber City.A key constraint is that much of the alignment runs along 30-metre-wide roads, making careful construction planning necessary to minimise disruption and maintain traffic flow.The Sector 9–Cyber City section is part of the larger corridor linking Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, along with a proposed spur towards Dwarka Expressway. An additional 1.8-km spur was earlier proposed to connect to a planned Sector 5 station, but the World Bank has advised that this link be taken up as a separate project. A final decision on this connectivity is still pending.Meanwhile, tender documents for Phase 2 have been prepared and submitted to the World Bank for review. “We expect the review process to take about a month, after which tendering will move forward,” the official added.
