Residents of new sectors in Gurgaon and Delhi’s Dwarka have urged authorities to extend the proposed Kirti Nagar-Palam Metro corridor to Dwarka and the Dwarka Expressway, citing increasing traffic congestion and inadequate public transport between the two cities.
Delegation Meets MP
A joint delegation from the Dwarka Forum and the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA) met West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and submitted representations calling for improved metro and bus connectivity for commuters traveling between Dwarka, Dwarka Expressway, and Gurgaon.
Current Metro Proposal
Earlier this month, the Delhi government approved a 9.9-km new metro line between Palam and Kirti Nagar. The route will include six stations: Saraswati Garden, Mayapuri Industrial Area Phase III, IITM Janakpuri, and Sagarpur. Interchange points are planned at Mayapuri and Palam.
Growing Demand
The delegation highlighted that rapid residential and commercial growth along the Dwarka Expressway has led to a sharp increase in daily travel between Delhi and Gurgaon, while public transport infrastructure remains insufficient. Instead of terminating at Palam, they argued that extending the corridor to Dwarka and further toward the Dwarka Expressway would reduce congestion on arterial roads like NH-48 and the Dwarka Expressway, lower vehicular emissions, and improve access to business hubs in Gurgaon. They also pointed to mounting pressure on the DMRC’s Blue Line and Dwarka Sector 21 interchange station, which already experiences heavy passenger movement during peak hours. The upcoming redevelopment of Bijwasan railway station and future multimodal integration around Dwarka Sector 21 are expected to further increase commuter traffic in the area.
Long-Standing Demand
C K Rejimon, a founding member of the Dwarka Forum, noted that the demand for a Dwarka-Gurgaon metro corridor has existed for years, but plans have not progressed beyond paperwork. “Delhi Metro started operations in 2002, the Delhi-Gurgaon Yellow Line came in 2004, and the Rapid Metro started in 2012. Even then, the need for a Dwarka-Gurgaon metro corridor was evident. Over the last 12 years, four DPRs linked to this corridor were rejected despite strong demand from residents,” he said. “Major road infrastructure projects such as Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II improved road connectivity, but mass transit remained neglected. Even a limited extension from Palam toward Dwarka and Gurgaon can become a game changer for regional mobility,” Rejimon added.
Bus Services Sought
The delegation also requested regular DTC bus services between Dwarka Sector 21 Metro station and sectors along the Dwarka Expressway in Gurgaon. “A dedicated DTC route would provide affordable public transport, improve last-mile connectivity, and strengthen links between Delhi and Gurgaon,” said Sunil Sareen, deputy convener of DXP-GDA.
Commuter Woes
Residents said the lack of direct metro and bus connectivity has forced commuters, students, and office-goers to depend on private vehicles and taxis, increasing travel costs and traffic load. “Like many daily commuters, I frequently travel to the airport and largely depend on cab services. After the recent fuel price hike, cab fares have gone up, increasing the burden on commuters. Earlier, a trip used to cost around Rs 500, but now fares go up to Rs 630,” said Bharat Nain, a resident of Sector 110 in Gurgaon.
MP’s Assurance
During the meeting, Sehrawat assured the delegation that the issues raised would be taken up with the agencies and added that the Airport Metro extension to Gurgaon is in its final stages of approval.
