NOIDA, July 23 -- The 8.4km Greater Noida West Metro corridor moved a step closer to execution on Wednesday after the Union government's Public Investment Board (PIB) cleared the project, with the proposal now set to be placed before the Union cabinet for final approval, officials of the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) said.

The elevated corridor, which will connect Sector 61 with Greater Noida West Sector 4, will have five stations and is expected to improve connectivity for residents of Greater Noida West, many of whom currently rely on road transport through the congested Gaur Chowk intersection. Officials said the PIB's formal minutes are expected within a week, after which the proposal will be sent to the Union cabinet.

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