The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has invited bids for the construction of a 4.6km elevated section of the East–West Metro Corridor under Phase 1B of the Lucknow Metro project. The package will be delivered under an engineering-procurement-construction contract, with construction expected to take 30 months.

The alignment will run between the Thakurganj and Vasant Kunj neighbourhoods in Lucknow, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh, featuring five new elevated stations and a 740m ramp connecting the main viaduct to the depot entry and exit. The scope of work includes civil structures, architectural finishes, pre-engineered buildings, water supply, drainage, firefighting systems, and electrical and mechanical installations.

Tender submissions open on 23 January and close on 2 February, with bids scheduled for opening on 3 February.

The East–West corridor aims to improve connectivity in western Lucknow, easing congestion and linking heritage areas with newer residential districts. Once complete, the line will interchange with the North–South Corridor at Charbagh, extending the city’s metro network to 35km.