In a major development for urban infrastructure in the National Capital Region, engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has been awarded a significant contract by the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Limited (NMRCL). The contract, classified in the range of Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 2,500 crore, encompasses the design and construction of a 15.1-kilometer elevated viaduct along with 10 elevated metro stations. The company officially announced the contract win on Monday, marking a crucial step forward in extending the existing Aqua Line network.
Project Details and Connectivity Enhancements
The newly awarded project is part of the Noida Metro Aqua Line extension program aimed at improving regional connectivity and streamlining commuter movement across the rapidly expanding urban stretches of Noida and Greater Noida. Under the terms of the contract, L&T will execute work across two distinct corridors: the first segment stretches from Botanical Garden in Noida to Noida Sector-142, while the second corridor connects Depot Station to Bodaki. The scope of work involves complete engineering design and civil construction of the viaducts and stations within a stipulated timeframe of 36 months.
Cabinet Approval and Strategic Route Layout
The Union Cabinet granted formal approval for the extension of the Noida Metro Aqua Line earlier this year in February. At present, the Aqua Line network operates from Sector-51, traversing key nodes such as Sector-142, Knowledge Park 2, and Pari Chowk before terminating at Depot Station. The expansion project will create a direct inter-network connection between Sector-142 and Delhi Metro's Botanical Garden station. Once operational, commuters will benefit from seamless movement between Sector-51 and Bodaki, as well as an alternate route connecting Botanical Garden to Bodaki via Sector-142.
L&T's Industrial Footprint
Larsen & Toubro is a $32 billion Indian multinational corporation with extensive operations spanning Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, high-technology manufacturing, and diverse products and services. The conglomerate maintains a global presence with active projects in multiple regions worldwide. Securing this metro expansion contract further solidifies L&T's leadership in executing large-scale mass rapid transit systems and urban transport projects across India.
