India, Sept. 11 -- LUCKNOW Construction of the East-West corridor of Lucknow Metro - a key expansion of the city's rapid transit network - is expected to begin by February or March, 2026, with a projected completion timeline of five years, officials from the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) have confirmed.

The 11.2-km-long corridor, which will pass through some of the most densely populated and congested areas of the city, received official approval on August 12, 2025.

"We are aiming for a highly efficient and meticulously planned execution. Given the complexity of underground construction in crowded areas, every detail - from traffic management to station alignment - is being carefully studied," said a UPMRC official.

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