In a bid to bring neighbourhoods closer and foster seamless travel experiences, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, recently unveiled plans for an innovative highway corridor. Stretching across 60 kilometres, this ambitious project aims to link the southern and eastern regions of Delhi to the eagerly awaited Noida International Airport, as well as the bustling Mumbai Expressway.
With a price tag of ₹4,463 crore, this initiative embodies the government’s commitment to enhancing urban connectivity while prioritizing commuter comfort. During a recent inspection, Minister Gadkari offered insights into the corridor’s thoughtful design, highlighting its six lanes, eight elevated sections, and 10 strategically positioned flyovers. Additionally, the inclusion of six dedicated busways and three-lane service roads on either side underscores a holistic approach to transportation planning, aimed at catering to diverse commuter needs.
An infrastructural marvel for the people
This engineering marvel aims to ease congestion in Delhi as part of a comprehensive plan worth ₹65,000 crore that has been set in motion, with an estimated ₹30,000 crore already allocated for completion by the end of 2024. The remaining projects are slated for conclusion by 2025, according to the Minister’s announcement.
By alleviating traffic woes, this will directly benefit commuters from the northern and eastern regions of Delhi, as well as those travelling to Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, and Mumbai via NH 48. Additionally, it will streamline access to Kanpur, Lucknow, and Kolkata through NH 19.
An Integral aspect of the plan involves the integration of a 33 km stretch linking the road corridor to the upcoming Jewar airport, currently undergoing development at a cost of ₹1,660 crore. This crucial infrastructure development is anticipated to be finalized by June 20, facilitating smoother connectivity and enhancing overall transportation efficiency in the region.
Knitting communities together
Beyond its impressive infrastructural highlights, the corridor has concrete ambitions aimed at giving back to the masses. It signifies a lifeline that will knit communities together, facilitating smoother commutes, and fostering socio-economic growth. As construction nears completion, anticipation mounts for the transformative impact this visionary project is poised to have on regional connectivity and quality of life.
With many projects such as this coming up across the length and breadth of India, one can look forward to zipping across the nation and exploring it fully in the years to come.
