Key Points

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major highway projects in Delhi this Sunday. The Rs 11,000 crore projects include the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway and UER-II. These initiatives aim to decongest the capital and improve regional connectivity. The new infrastructure will significantly reduce travel time and boost economic activity in the NCR.

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

  • Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway Delhi section worth Rs 5,360 crore
  • UER-II stretch to ease traffic on Delhi's Ring Roads
  • Projects aim to cut travel time and decongest NCR
  • New links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat to enhance industrial connectivity
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PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 11,000 crore highway projects in Delhi on Sunday

PM Modi to launch Dwarka Expressway and UER-II projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi, boosting connectivity and reducing traffic congestion.

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

New Delhi, August 16

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore on 17th August, 2025, at around 12:30 PM in Rohini, Delhi, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said on Saturday.

Prime Minister 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.

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

"This section comprises: Package I covers a 5.9 km stretch from the Shiv Murti intersection to the Road Under Bridge (RUB) at Dwarka Sector-21, while Package II spans 4.2 km from the Dwarka Sector-21 RUB to the Delhi-Haryana border, offering direct connectivity to Urban Extension Road-II," the statement from PMO added.

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 around Rs. 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 provide direct access to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, enhance industrial connectivity, reduce city traffic, and expedite goods movement in the NCR.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While infrastructure development is welcome, I hope they've considered environmental impact assessments properly. Delhi's air quality can't afford more construction dust. Also, what about pedestrian safety measures?
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Aman W
₹11,000 crore is a huge amount! Hope the money is being spent wisely. The UER-II project sounds promising for NCR connectivity. Will finally be able to visit my relatives in Bahadurgarh without the usual 2-hour ordeal 😅
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, the traffic is overwhelming. These projects seem well-planned with multi-modal connectivity. The link to metro lines is especially thoughtful for last-mile connectivity. Kudos to the planners!
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Karthik V
Good initiative but what about maintenance? We've seen how quickly new roads deteriorate in Delhi. Hope there's a proper plan for upkeep. Also, will there be tolls? That's another expense for common people...
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Neha E
The timing couldn't be better! With festival season approaching, these new routes will help reduce the usual Diwali traffic chaos. Just hope the inauguration doesn't cause more traffic jams in Rohini area on Sunday 😂

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