PM Inaugurates Dwarka Expressway in Haryana | 13 Mar 2024

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Haryana segment of the first-ever 8-lane section of the Dwarka Expressway.

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.

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.