Key Points

PM Modi inaugurated two major highway projects in Delhi, including the Dwarka Expressway and UER-II, aimed at reducing traffic congestion. The projects, costing over Rs 10,000 crore, will enhance connectivity between Delhi and neighboring cities. Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Haryana CM Nayab Saini were present at the event. The new highways are expected to significantly cut travel time and improve industrial logistics in the NCR.

Key Points: PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi Dwarka Expressway and UER-II Projects

  • Modi inaugurates Rs 5,360 crore Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway
  • UER-II stretch to decongest Delhi’s Inner and Outer Ring Roads
  • Projects aim to cut travel time and improve NCR connectivity
  • Delhi CM Rekha Gupta and Haryana CM Nayab Saini attend ceremony
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PM Modi receives grand welcome from supporters before inauguration of two major National Highway projects in Delhi

PM Modi launches two major highways in Delhi, easing traffic and boosting connectivity with Dwarka Expressway and UER-II projects.

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

New Delhi, August 17

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday received a grand welcome from supporters before inaugurating two major National Highway projects in Delhi--the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).

Hundreds of people gathered as PM Modi's convoy headed to the stage for the inauguration.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari felicitated PM Modi at the inauguration ceremony.

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.

The 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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Ananya R
While the projects look impressive, I hope the government also focuses on last-mile connectivity. What's the point of expressways if we still have to struggle with auto rickshaws and crowded metros for final destinations? Practical solutions needed!
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Sarah B
As someone who commutes daily from Gurgaon to Delhi, this is fantastic news! The Dwarka Expressway will cut my travel time by at least 30 minutes. Kudos to the government for thinking about NCR connectivity as a whole system.
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Vikram M
10,000+ crore spent on two roads - that's taxpayer money! Would like to see detailed audits of these projects. Infrastructure is important but we must ensure no corruption in execution. Hope the quality matches the price tag 🤞
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Kavya N
The multi-modal connectivity is the real game-changer here! Linking expressways with metro lines and bus depots shows proper urban planning. My father's business in Bahadurgarh will benefit greatly from improved goods movement. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
Good initiative but what about the pollution during construction? The dust from these projects has made life miserable for residents nearby. Infrastructure development must balance with environmental concerns. Hope they plant enough trees as compensation.

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