Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,169-Crore Ahmedabad Metro Extension to Airport for Commonwealth Games 2030
India's Union Cabinet approved a metro rail extension connecting Koteshwar Road to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on June 10, 2026, ahead of the city hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030. The 6-km Phase-2A project will add five stations to the metro network and is expected to be completed within four years. The extension aims to improve transport connectivity for the Games while supporting urban development and generating approximately 2,500 jobs.
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a ₹2,169-crore metro rail extension as part of Ahmedabad's infrastructure development for the Commonwealth Games 2030. The Phase-2A project will span 6 kilometers from Koteshwar Road to the airport, featuring four elevated stations and one underground station, expanding the total metro network to 78 km upon completion. The corridor is designed to provide integrated connectivity between Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, GIFT City, and the airport, while also linking to railways, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, and bus terminals. Beyond the Games, the project is expected to enhance access to residential, industrial, and commercial areas including Sardar Nagar, Koteshwar, Bhat, and the Sabarmati Riverfront. The government projects the development will generate around 2,500 jobs and support planned urban development around the proposed sports complex and related infrastructure.
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Ahmedabad Metro expansion: Cabinet approves Rs 2,169-crore airport corridor
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