₹10,000 Cr Mega Highway Projects Approved to Decongest Delhi-NCR

Strategic Road Development to Ease Traffic in the Capital

To tackle the growing traffic congestion in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Central Government has approved two major highway projects estimated at a total cost of ₹10,000 crore. The decision was finalized during a high-level meeting between Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

These new highway corridors are designed to reduce the burden on arterial city roads and national highways, offering alternate routes for both passenger and freight movement across the region.

Key Highlights of the Highway Expansion Plan

• Total Investment: ₹10,800 crore across two projects
• Implementing Agency: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
• Support Partner: Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi
• Waste Utilization: 10 lakh MT of inert material reused from landfill biomining

Project 1: UER 2 to Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Connector

• Length: 17 kilometers
• Estimated Cost: ₹3,300 crore
• Route: Connects Urban Extension Road II (UER 2) to Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Tronica City
• Benefit: Will divert traffic away from NH-48, NH-44, Ring Roads, and Barapullah elevated corridor

This project will serve as a strategic bypass, providing direct and faster connectivity for traffic originating from Haryana and Rajasthan heading toward Dehradun.

According to officials, “Bids for hiring a consultant are under evaluation and the DPR (Detailed Project Report) is expected to be awarded by mid-June 2025.”

Project 2: Tronica City to FNG Expressway Link

• Length: 65 kilometers
• Estimated Cost: ₹7,500 crore
• Route: Connects Tronica City to Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway
• Key Roads Integrated: Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Noida-Greater Noida Expressway, DND-Faridabad Highway, Yamuna Expressway

This highway will enhance direct connectivity between North and Southwest Delhi and NCR cities such as Loni, Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Noida, and Faridabad, easing pressure on city centers like Sarai Kale Khan and Kalindi Kunj.

Government sources confirmed, “The highway will serve as an alternate corridor for both intercity passenger and freight traffic, decongesting internal roads and critical city junctions.”

Supporting Sustainable Construction and Waste Management

In a step toward sustainable construction, the NHAI has utilized over 10 lakh metric tons of inert waste material sourced from biomining activities at Delhi’s landfill sites. This material is already being used in the construction of UER 2.

Statements from Key Leaders

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, “A total of ₹1.25 lakh crore worth of decongestion projects have been initiated by the Centre in Delhi. These projects, including the two highways, will be fully executed by NHAI with PWD’s cooperation. Our focus is on reducing urban stress and enhancing regional accessibility.”

Outlook for Delhi-NCR Connectivity

These newly approved projects are part of a broader plan to modernize the transportation framework in and around Delhi. By integrating existing expressways and introducing alternate routes for freight and commuter movement, the capital region is set to witness a substantial reduction in travel time and vehicular pressure on its core roads.

With the groundwork set for DPR preparation and upcoming tenders, these highways signal the beginning of a new era in infrastructure-led urban decongestion and regional development.

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