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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development as he inaugurated the Haryana section of the monumental Dwarka Expressway on Monday. The project, aimed at improving traffic flow and reducing congestion between Delhi and Gurugram on NH-48, was unveiled amidst a gathering of key dignitaries, including Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.
PM Modi’s Remarks
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi underscored the importance of the event, stating, “Today is an important day for connectivity across India.” He emphasized the inauguration of 112 National Highways across various states, asserting that these initiatives would not only bolster economic growth but also align with the government’s vision of constructing next-generation infrastructure.
Key Features of the Dwarka Expressway
Cost and Construction: The Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway spans a length of 19 km and has been built at an estimated cost of approximately Rs. 4,100 crore. Divided into two packages, the first segment covers a 10.2 km stretch from the Delhi-Haryana Border to Basai Rail-over-Bridge (ROB), while the second encompasses an 8.7 km distance from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula.
Route and Connectivity: Originating from Shiv Murti near Mahipalpur on the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, the expressway traverses through Dwarka Sector 21, the Gurugram border, Basai, and concludes near Kherki Daula on the national highway.
Infrastructure: The expressway boasts an entirely access-controlled, grade-separated 14-lane corridor, featuring four multi-level interchanges, tunnels, underpasses, elevated flyovers, and ground-level road sections.
#WATCH | Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari present gifts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event in Gurugram.
The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Dwarka Expressway here shortly. pic.twitter.com/nQBosPlmGy
— ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2024
Innovative Elements: A noteworthy feature is the inclusion of an 8-lane elevated structure alongside India’s first 4 km long 8-lane shallow tunnel near IGI airport. The initial segment of the expressway incorporates an interchange featuring two underpasses beneath NH 48, accommodating a daily traffic volume exceeding 300,000 vehicles.
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Connectivity Benefits: The expressway is poised to provide direct connectivity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and the Gurugram Bypass, thus enhancing transportation efficiency and reducing vehicular pollution in the Delhi NCR region.
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