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PM Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi. The Dwarka Expressway and UER-II aim to reduce congestion and improve regional connectivity. These projects feature multi-modal links to metro lines and industrial hubs. The initiatives align with the government's focus on modernizing India's transport infrastructure.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 11,000 Crore Delhi Highway Projects

  • Rs 5,360 crore Dwarka Expressway to link Yashobhoomi & metro lines
  • UER-II stretch to decongest Delhi's Ring Roads & Mukarba Chowk
  • Projects aim to cut travel time and boost industrial logistics
  • Part of Modi govt's plan for seamless NCR mobility
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Continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities across country: PM Modi to inaugurate two major National Highway projects in Delhi

PM Modi to open Dwarka Expressway and UER-II projects, easing Delhi-NCR traffic and boosting connectivity under India's infrastructure push.

"Across the country, we are continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities with the expansion of connectivity. – PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, August 16

Ahead of inaugurating highway projects in Delhi on August 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the Central government is continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities across the country with the expansion of connectivity.

In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, "Across the country, we are continuously engaged in enhancing transportation facilities with the expansion of connectivity. In this direction, tomorrow at around 12:30 PM, I will have the privilege of inaugurating two major national highway projects. This will further streamline traffic in Delhi-NCR."

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1956733950103089489

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore on Sunday at around 12.30 pm in Rohini, Delhi.

PM Modi will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The projects -- the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) -- have been developed under the Government's comprehensive plan to decongest the capital, with the objective of greatly improving connectivity, cutting travel time, and reducing traffic in Delhi and its surrounding areas.

These initiatives reflect Prime Minister Modi's vision of creating world-class infrastructure that enhances ease of living and ensures seamless mobility.

The 10.1 km long Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway has been developed at a cost of around Rs. 5,360 crores. The section will also provide Multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, DMRC Blue line and Orange line, upcoming Bijwasan railway station and Dwarka cluster Bus Depot. This section comprises:

Package I: 5.9 km from Shiv Murti intersection to the Road Under Bridge (RUB) at Dwarka Sector-21.

Package II: 4.2 km from Dwarka Sector-21 RUB to the Delhi-Haryana Border, providing direct connectivity to Urban Extension Road-II.

The 19 km long Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway was earlier inaugurated by the Prime Minister in March 2024.

Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Alipur to Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, built at a cost of Rs. around 5,580 Crores. It will ease traffic on Delhi's Inner and Outer Ring Roads and busy points like Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, and NH-09. The new spurs will give direct access to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, improve industrial connectivity, cut city traffic, and speed up goods movement in the NCR.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While infrastructure development is welcome, I hope proper environmental impact assessments were done. Delhi's air quality can't afford more construction dust. The projects should include green belts.
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Arjun K
₹11,000 crore is a huge investment! Hope the quality matches the price tag. Our highways should last decades, not need repairs every monsoon like some other projects. Fingers crossed!
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Priya S
As someone who travels daily from Bahadurgarh to Delhi, this UER-II project is a blessing! Will save me at least 45 mins each way. More such connectivity projects needed for NCR towns. 👍
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Vikram M
Good initiative but what about last mile connectivity? These big roads are useless if local roads remain potholed. Also need better public transport integration with these expressways.
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Kavya N
The multi-modal connectivity to metro lines is a smart move! Hope they maintain proper pedestrian access too. Delhi needs infrastructure that works for all - cars, buses, cyclists and walkers.

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