Rs 11,000-crore infra boost for Delhi-NCR: PM Modi inaugurates two highway initiatives; aimed to ease congestion, curb pollution

PM Modi inaugurates Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi part and UER-II initiatives

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two main highway initiatives value practically Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi-NCR. The 10.1-km Delhi part of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) got the greenlight on August 17 afternoon in Rohini.Ahead of the launch, PM Modi reviewed the websites and interacted with shramyogis (development staff). Then after the launch he addressed the gathering specializing in the importance of the initiatives. ““The expressway is named after Dwarka, the event is being held in Rohini, and the atmosphere is filled with the joy of Janmashtami. I too belong to the land of Dwarka, and today the entire environment has become truly ‘Krishnamayi’,” he stated.The Delhi part of the Dwarka Expressway, developed at a price of Rs 5,360 crore, is split into two packages: a 5.9-km stretch from Shiv Murti intersection to Dwarka Sector-21 and a 4.2-km stretch extending to the Delhi-Haryana border. The mission will present multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi conference centre, Delhi Metro’s Blue and Orange strains, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station, and Dwarka cluster bus depot. It enhances the 19-km Haryana part of the expressway, inaugurated by the PM in March 2024.The Rs 5,580-crore UER-II hall runs from Alipur to Dichaon Kalan, linking NH-44 with NH-48. With spurs to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, the mission is predicted to decongest Inner and Outer Ring Roads and busy junctions akin to Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan and NH-09.Also learn: Fast Lane Ahead! PM Modi inaugurates Dwarka Expressway’s Delhi part and UER-II projects- 10 issues to knowTogether, the initiatives are stated minimize journey time from Singhu border to IGI Airport from practically two hours to simply 40 minutes, ease items motion throughout NCR, and scale back vehicular emissions, supporting Delhi’s battle in opposition to air pollution. They type a part of the street transport ministry’s Rs 50,000-crore plan to decongest the capital and enhance regional connectivity.Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had been additionally addressed the gathering simply earlier than the inauguration.