Key Points

PM Modi inaugurated two major highway projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi. The Dwarka Expressway and UER-II aim to cut travel time and ease congestion in the capital. These projects will improve connectivity to metro lines, railways, and industrial hubs. The initiatives align with Modi’s vision for seamless urban mobility.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 11,000 Crore Delhi Highways to Ease Traffic

  • Rs 5,360 crore Dwarka Expressway Delhi section spans 10.1 km
  • UER-II stretch costs Rs 5,580 crore, links Alipur to Dichaon Kalan
  • Projects aim to decongest Delhi and NCR traffic hotspots
  • New highways enhance multi-modal connectivity to metro, railways, and bus depots
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PM Modi inaugurates two major National Highway projects worth Rs 11,000 crore

PM Modi opens Dwarka Expressway Delhi section and UER-II, boosting connectivity and reducing congestion in the capital with Rs 11,000 crore projects.

"These projects reflect our vision of world-class infrastructure for seamless mobility. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, August 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated two major National Highway projects, the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), in Delhi on Sunday.

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 crore. The section will also provide multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, the DMRC Blue Line and Orange Line, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station and the Dwarka Cluster Bus Depot.This section comprises:

Package I: 5.9 km from the 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.

PM Modi also inaugurated 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 give direct access to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat, improve industrial connectivity, cut city traffic, and speed up goods movement in the NCR.

Meanwhile, hundreds of supporters have gathered to welcome PM Modi at the Mundka-Bakkarwala Village Toll Plaza in Delhi.

PM Modi had also interacted with the construction workers of the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) before the inauguration.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate the infrastructure push, I wish the government would also focus on improving public transport. More metro lines and better buses would help common people more than expressways for private vehicles.
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Rohit P
Modi ji is transforming India's infrastructure like no other PM before! The Dwarka Expressway is a game-changer for NCR connectivity. Can't wait to see how this boosts local businesses and reduces pollution from idling traffic 🚗💨
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I'm impressed by how quickly these projects are being completed. The UER-II will make my weekend trips to Sonipat much easier. Hope they include proper pedestrian crossings though - safety is equally important!
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Kavya N
11,000 crore is a huge amount! While the projects are needed, I hope there's proper transparency in spending. We've seen too many infrastructure scams in the past. The common man's taxes should be used properly.
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Vikram M
The multi-modal connectivity is the real winner here! Linking expressway with metro, railway and bus depot shows proper planning. Now if only they could fix Delhi's last mile connectivity issues...
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Michael C
The scale of infrastructure development in India under PM Modi is remarkable. As someone who visits frequently

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