The Gurugram Metro expansion project entered a new construction phase with the lifting and installation of its first 160-tonne U-girder near Cyber Park late Friday night.
Haryana industry and commerce minister Rao Narbir Singh formally inaugurated the activity after performing a puja at the site. The girder was lifted onto pillars 26 and 27 using 400-tonne and 600-tonne hydraulic cranes, marking a major step in the construction of the city’s metro corridor.
“With the lifting of the first U-girder, the construction of the Gurugram Metro expansion has entered a new phase on the ground. “The lifting of the first U-girder is not merely a construction milestone but an important step towards better connectivity for Gurugram’s future. The pre-tensioned girders will form the upper structure of the metro viaduct over which tracks will subsequently be laid.
The project is among the Haryana government’s key priorities, and our objective is to provide modern and improved public transport facilities to Gurugram as the city continues to expand,” Singh said. He said construction would be accelerated while quality and safety standards remained a priority. As the project progresses, its benefits will become visible to residents on the ground,” he said. The first girder was installed at its designated position following prescribed technical standards and safety protocols, officials said. Officials said the installation would allow subsequent construction activities to progress according to the planned schedule.
