The Times of India              24.06.2013

Nod to multi-level parking at Botanical Garden Metro station

NOIDA: After numerous delays, the multi-level parking lot at Botanical Garden Metro station has finally been approved by Noida Authority in its board meeting. The Authority is now inviting bids for the project which will cater to the projected increase in footfall at the station once it is developed into a junction to accommodate the Botanical Garden-Kalindi Kunj line.

At present, only 500 vehicles can be parked in the existing parking lot at the station. However, once the Metro extension is complete, the place will be upgraded into a junction by constructing a second station close to the existing one within the Botanical Garden area on Master Plan Road-III. The Metro expansion will lead to a major increase in footfall as well as vehicular movement at and around the station, so the Authority has decided to construct the new parking lot. Commuters heading towards Akshardham or Kalindi Kunj will be able to use the new multi-level parking lot.

"Following the extension of the existing Metro line, the Botanical Garden station will be made a junction with broad gauge and standard gauge lines. As a result, the station will witness a major increase in footfall as well as vehicular traffic. The two slip roads will provide a smooth access for commuters to the station and the parking lot from the main Master Plan Road-III," said an official.