In a significant move to enhance connectivity and ease traffic congestion, the Union Minister for Highways and Road Transport, Nitin Gadkari, has announced the development of a new six-lane expressway. Set to become the main thoroughfare for commuters traveling between Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, this transformative infrastructure project is poised to reshape travel in the Delhi-NCR region.
The focal point of this ambitious endeavor is the Jaitpur-Pushta Road Section of NH-148NA, which will stretch from DND Maharani Bagh to the junction with the six-lane access-controlled highway. Nitin Gadkari took to Twitter to share the project’s significance, emphasizing its role in bolstering connectivity between north and east Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad. He highlighted that the new highway would serve as a primary route for seamless traffic flow between Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, facilitating faster and more efficient travel.
The benefits of this comprehensive highway project extend beyond improved regional connectivity. By linking to major highways such as the Direct Noida-Delhi flyways, Delhi-Meerut, Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP), NH-2 (Delhi-Agra), Delhi Mumbai Expressway, and Jewar airport, it promises to create vital transportation links to key destinations. Additionally, the inclusion of a cross-elevated metro railway line at four locations in the Delhi region further enhances the project’s significance.
In a nod to environmental sustainability, the project incorporates the concept of Vertical Gardens along the entire stretch. Each pier along the highway will feature these gardens, offering aesthetic appeal and environmental benefits. By incorporating green spaces into the infrastructure, the project aims to strike a harmonious balance between development and ecological preservation.
With an estimated cost of Rs. 2,627 crores, this groundbreaking initiative seeks to drastically reduce travel time between Noida and Delhi, as well as along the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The use of inert materials for embankments and elevating structures, along with the focus on sustainable development through single-pier construction, further showcases the project’s commitment to responsible infrastructure growth.
As construction progresses, expectations are high for the positive impact this new six-lane highway will have on Delhi-NCR’s transportation landscape. Commuters can anticipate smoother journeys, reduced travel times, and enhanced connectivity between key locations. This visionary infrastructure endeavor is set to usher in a new era of efficient and seamless travel, positioning Delhi-NCR as a thriving hub of connectivity and progress.