Cabinet approves revised Rs 3,630.77 crore plan for Jewar Airport connectivity from Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Spur
New Delhi, March 10
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the Revised Total Capital Cost of Rs 3630.77 crore for the Construction of Greenfield Connectivity to Jewar International Airport from Delhi-Faridabad-Ballabhgarh-Sohna Spur of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on Hybrid Annuity Mode in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
According to the press release by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, "This 31.42 km long project corridor will provide direct and high-speed connectivity from South Delhi, Faridabad and Gurugram to Jewar International Airport, thereby promoting economic growth and logistics efficiency across the National Capital Region (NCR)."
The corridor intersects the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, the Yamuna Expressway, and the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC), which enables multimodal transport convergence.
The cabinet also informs that the elevated corridor is not merely a structural enhancement but a strategic enabler for urban transformation, regional connectivity, and national logistics efficiency.
Its construction is very important to unlock the full potential of the Jewar Airport-Delhi-Mumbai Expressway corridor
It is also important to note that the construction of this highway will ensure sustainable urban development in Faridabad, the release added.
The release also noted that about 11 km length of this project is to be developed as an elevated highway, which forms a critical segment of the Greenfield connectivity between DND-Ballabhgarh Bypass and Jewar International Airport, which links it to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
This corridor traverses the area earmarked for high-density urban development and future infrastructure expansion under the Faridabad Master Plan, 2031.
The additional cost of the proposed elevated corridor is Rs 689.24 crore, and the Government of Haryana has agreed to bear Rs 450 crore for the elevated corridor.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Rs 3,630 crore is a massive investment. While better connectivity is welcome, I hope the environmental impact and displacement of people for this 31 km stretch, especially the 11 km elevated part, has been thoroughly studied. Development should not come at an unsustainable cost.
As someone from Faridabad, this is fantastic news. Direct connectivity to the new airport and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will boost local business and property values. Glad Haryana govt is contributing Rs 450 crore. Hope the project finishes on time without the usual delays!
The multimodal convergence with the freight corridor and Yamuna Expressway is the smart part. This isn't just a road; it's integrating air, road, and rail freight. Will significantly cut down cargo transit times and costs for businesses across North India.
Good step, but execution is key. We've seen cost overruns and quality issues in many infra projects. Hope this "strategic enabler" doesn't just remain in press releases. Also, what about last-mile connectivity from this corridor to nearby residential areas?
This will be a blessing for frequent flyers from South Delhi and Gurgaon. No more nightmare drives through city traffic to reach IGI. Hoping they include good public transport options like bus lanes on this corridor too, not just cars.
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