UER II Inauguartion: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major road projects in Delhi and its surrounding areas, the Dwarka Expressway (Delhi section) and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). Together, the two projects add over 76 km to India’s national highway network and are expected to significantly cut congestion on key routes, especially towards Indira Gandhi International Airport.

The inauguration ceremony was held in Rohini, Delhi, where the Prime Minister formally inaugurated the projects around 1.30 PM. Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, along with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, were also present.Dwarka Expressway Tunnel

Dwarka Expressway: Alternate Route To Gurugram And IGI Airport

The Dwarka Expressway aims to reduce traffic on NH-48 between Delhi and Gurugram. On Sunday, the Prime Minister inaugurated Packages 3 and 4, covering a 10.1-km stretch within Delhi. A highlight of this project is the 5.1-km-long tunnel, which provides direct access to Indira Gandhi International Airport.Tunnel

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Earlier this year, in March 2024, Packages 1 and 2 of the Haryana section (29 km between Mahipalpur and Kherki Daula) were opened to the public. Once fully operational, the expressway will not only serve as an alternative to NH-48 but also connect important facilities like Yashobhumi Convention Centre, the upcoming Bijwasan railway station, Dwarka cluster bus depot and DMRC’s Blue and Orange Metro lines.

The project will also link with the future tunnel to Vasant Kunj via Nelson Mandela Marg, improving connectivity between Delhi, Gurugram and other regions of Haryana.

Urban Extension Road-II: Delhi’s Western Ring Road

Alongside the Dwarka Expressway, the Prime Minister also inaugurated the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). Spread across 75.71 km, this project is designed as Delhi’s “Western Ring Road” and is expected to greatly reduce pressure on Dhaula Kuan and Delhi’s busy ring roads.Eway 5

The UER-II connects Delhi with NH-44 (Delhi–Panipat), NH-09 (Delhi–Rohtak) and the Dwarka Expressway. Built at a cost of Rs 6,445 crore, the road stretches 54.21 km through Delhi and 21.5 km through Haryana. About 40 km of the road lies between Alipur and Dwarka, including the already operational Nangloi–Dwarka link.

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The new corridor will benefit travellers from Gurugram, west Delhi and south Delhi, allowing faster access to Chandigarh, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir. It will also provide relief on NH-44 with a spur to Sonipat Bypass, and enhance connectivity to projects such as the Delhi–Katra Expressway.

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Boost to India’s Expressway Network

With the addition of these two projects, India’s operational expressway network has now reached 2,712 km, up from 2,636 km in July this year. Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan together account for nearly 60 per cent of this network.Eway 3

Officials said the twin projects mark a big step in strengthening Delhi’s road infrastructure while providing faster, safer and more reliable travel options for commuters across the region.