India, Nov. 11 -- The Gurugram Metro Rail Ltd (GMRL) has been issued directions to look into the possibility of constructing phase two of the Gururgam underground metro from sector 9 to Cyber City, given the area's dense population and narrow road.

The move comes after Gurugram PWD minister Rao Narbir Singh wrote to the union ministry of housing and urban affairs, urging the corridor to be built.

A senior GMRL official said that metro officials have been asked to study the possibility of underground metro in phase two, after which the tender for phase two will be finalised. "Although the cost of underground metro will increase significantly, we are looking at all options for the route," he said.

The 16-kilometre corridor will have 14 s...