Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched two landmark highway projects in Delhi—the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)—with a combined investment of ₹11,000 crore. These cutting-edge infrastructure developments are expected to dramatically improve traffic flow, cut travel times, and provide a major boost to connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR). Discover how these new highways promise to decongest Delhi, support economic growth, and set new milestones for sustainable urban transport.
The Big Launch: What’s Being Inaugurated?
Dwarka Expressway (Delhi Section)
- Length:* 10.1km in Delhi (part of a larger 29km expressway)
- Cost:Around ₹5,360 crore
Key Features:
- Multi-modal connectivity with Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, DMRC Blue & Orange Metro lines, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station, and Dwarka cluster Bus Depot.
- Includes a 5.1km tunnel for direct airport access.
- Network Expansion: The Haryana section (19km) of the expressway was previously inaugurated in March 2024, completing a strategic link between Delhi and Gurugram.
Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II)
- Length: 76km (54.2km in Delhi, 21.5km in Haryana)
- Cost: Around ₹5,580 crore
Key Features:
- Developed as Delhi’s third Ring Road—bypassing traffic bottlenecks on the Inner and Outer Ring Roads.
- Offers direct, faster connectivity between Alipur (North Delhi) and Dichaon Kalan, with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, streamlining goods movement to the NCR.
- -Promotes sustainable construction by utilizing over 1 million metric tons of recycled landfill waste material in its build.
Why Do These Projects Matter?
- Congestion Relief: The two new highways are engineered to decongest Delhi’s overburdened arterial roads and key intersections like Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, and NH-09.
- Seamless Mobility: Multi-modal connections mean easier transitions between metro, road, and eventually rail, ensuring smooth commutes for lakhs of daily travelers.
- Industrial Boost: Improved industrial and freight connectivity is expected to accelerate NCR’s economic growth, as heavy traffic and goods vehicles can now bypass busy inner-city routes.
- Faster Airport Access: The tunnel on Dwarka Expressway will dramatically reduce travel time between West Delhi/Noida/Gurugram and IGI Airport.
- Cleaner, Greener Build: The projects stand out for their environmental innovation, minimizing construction waste and transforming landfill into world-class roadways.
With the inauguration of these transformative highway projects, Delhi is set to enter a new era of connectivity and convenience. What once seemed like a dream—swifter commutes, less gridlock, greener construction—is becoming reality, thanks to visionary infrastructure investment.
As PM Modi leads the capital into this new phase, the message is clear: a faster, cleaner, and more connected Delhi is just ahead.
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