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7 days ago
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Delhi To Gurugram In 25 Minutes? Nitin Gadkari Proposes New High-Speed Corridor
Last Updated: Officials are exploring the feasibility of a direct express link from central Delhi — via Talkatora Stadium or Gyarah Murti — straight to Gurugram. A transformative high‑speed corridor is in the works that could shrink the travel time between Delhi and Gurugram to just 25–30 minutes, thanks to a proposal unveiled this week by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. According to The New Indian Express, officials are exploring the feasibility of a direct express link from central Delhi — via Talkatora Stadium or Gyarah Murti — straight to Gurugram. The corridor is part of a broader initiative to slash the current hour‑long commute along NH‑48 and congested arterial roads. With the aim of easing cross‑city traffic, the plan is being developed in concert with both the Delhi government and central agencies, with Nitin Gadkari steering coordination efforts alongside CM Rekha Gupta. The project is intended to divert pressure from traditional routes such as the Ring Road and the NH‑48 corridor. In tandem with this ambitious express corridor, other infrastructure initiatives are poised to relieve traffic between Delhi and Gurugram: Urban Extension Road II (UER‑II): Often referred to as Delhi's 'third ring road,"this 75 km semi‑circular highway, is nearing full operation by August 2025. It connects NH‑44 in the north to NH‑48 near IGI Airport, bypassing central Delhi and reducing pressure on both Inner and Outer Ring Roads, with predictions of up to 60 per cent reduction in commute time for airport, Gurugram, and Noida traffic. Dwarka Expressway (NH 248‑BB): This 27.6 km, 16‑lane expressway between Shiv Murti (Mahipalpur) in Delhi and Kherki Daula toll plaza near Gurugram was fully commissioned in June 2025. It now offers an alternative route to NH‑48 and connects seamlessly with UER‑II and IGI Airport. Elevated corridor from AIIMS to Mahipalpur/Faridabad Road: An elevated highway is being planned from AIIMS through Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj and onward to Gurugram‑Faridabad Road. This project will relieve congestion on Ring Road, ease south Delhi connectivity, and dovetail into the emerging high‑speed link to Gurugram. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 16:19 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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16-06-2025
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Delhi Infra Push: Metro, Road Projects Fast-Tracked To Ease Traffic, Curb Pollution
Last Updated: Significant progress has been made on Delhi Metro extension plans and road infrastructure projects, which are expected to ease traffic congestion and improve daily commute For the last several years, Delhi's infrastructure projects were caught in bureaucratic red tape and political tussles between multiple agencies, which not just delayed some critical plans but stalled a few. However, with a political alignment between the Centre and the city government, the long-pending projects are finally gaining momentum. In the last few weeks, significant progress has been made on Delhi Metro extension plans and road infrastructure projects which are expected to ease traffic congestion and improve daily commutes in the coming months and years. Golden Line Making Swift Progress In February, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) achieved a breakthrough at IGNOU Metro Station with the completion of an underground tunnel between Chhatarpur Mandir and IGNOU Station on the Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor, known as the Golden Line. Within weeks, in March, DMRC announced that it has completed the tunnelling work on the deepest underground stretch of Phase 4. The same month, the DMRC also achieved a breakthrough at Vasant Kunj Metro Station with the completion of an underground tunnel between Kishangarh and Vasant Kunj Station. Earlier this month, DMRC achieved another construction milestone on the route with the completion of an underground tunnel between Maa Anandmayee Marg and Tughlakabad Railway colony station. Now, in the coming weeks, another breakthrough is expected on the Golden Line for a parallel circular tunnel. The Golden Line is scheduled for completion by mid-2026. Earlier this month, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways approved six major infrastructure projects in Delhi and for most of these, bids for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) have been invited. Speaking to News18, an official from the ministry said across the length and breadth of the city, these projects will ease traffic bottlenecks in the coming few months. This included a 20-km signal-free elevated corridor between AIIMS and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport that will further connect Gurgaon. This project is expected to cost around Rs 5,000 crore. The ministry will build this new corridor between AIIMS and Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj. Another 5km signal-free tunnel is planned between Nelson Mandela Road and Shiv Murti–Mahipalpur intersection at the Dwarka Expressway. This is expected to cost around Rs 3,500 crore. In addition, the ministry also approved building an interchange at Kalindi Kunj intersection near Okhla Barrage where the Delhi-Noida Road meets Agra Canal Road. This 500m road will cost around Rs 500 crore. The feasibility study was completed for this section in 2022. Another 17-kilometer road is planned between Urban Extension Road II (UER 2) and the upcoming Delhi-Dehradun expressway near Tronica City at a cost of Rs 3,300 crore. Earlier this month, a 2.5-km tunnel on the Delhi stretch of Dwarka Expressway, connecting Dwarka to the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, was opened for traffic, reducing travel time between Manesar and Palam Airport to 30 minutes. Barrier-free road projects are not just vital for easing traffic but are also crucial for improving air quality in a city that frequently battles severe pollution. According to a senior official from the ministry, these projects are expected to reduce vehicular idling and streamline traffic flow—both critical to curbing the city's alarming pollution levels. 'Every minute saved on the road translates to fewer emissions and less fuel consumption," they said. These road projects are expected to be completed in the next couple of years, giving Delhi a much-needed boost in terms of traffic and air pollution. First Published:
