Haryana
PM Inaugurates Dwarka Expressway in Haryana
- 13 Mar 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana segment of the first-ever 8-lane section of the Dwarka Expressway.
Key Points
- This newly constructed 19 km stretch, completed at a cost of Rs 4,100 crore, is designed to enhance traffic flow and alleviate congestion on National Highway (NH)-48, providing smoother connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram.
- The inaugurated segment covers a distance of 10.2 km from the Delhi-Haryana Border to Basai Rail-over-Bridge (ROB) and an additional 8.7 km section from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula.
- This roadway establishes a direct link between the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi and the Gurugram Bypass.
- Key things about Dwarka Expressway:
- The Dwarka Expressway, designed with a budget of Rs 9,000 crore, is segmented into four parts.
- Gurugram houses the third and fourth sections, covering approximately 19 km, while the first two segments, totaling 10 km, are situated in Delhi.
- It stands out as a fully access-controlled, grade-separated 14-lane Expressway, marking a pioneering initiative in the country.
- According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) the entire project is set to conclude by August 2024.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
- It was set up under NHAI Act, 1988. It is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
- It has been entrusted with the National Highways Development Project, along with other minor projects for development, maintenance and management.
- National Highways Development Project (NHDP) is a project to upgrade, rehabilitate and widen major highways in India to a higher standard. The project was started in 1998.
- NHAI maintains the National Highways network to global standards and cost effective manner and promotes economic well being and quality of life of the people.
