Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Govt to build 2,105 km roads to ease Delhi-NCR traffic
The government is building new roads in Delhi and nearby areas to help with traffic.
They are making 2,105 kilometers of new roads that will cost a lot of money, Rs 1.04 lakh crore.
This is because there are too many cars and people, making traffic bad.
A minister named Nitin Gadkari talked about this in a big meeting.
He said they are doing this to make things better, but some people worry it might make traffic worse or hurt the environment.
The government is implementing 2,105 km of road projects worth Rs 1.04 lakh crore to reduce traffic congestion in Delhi-NCR.
The projects aim to address growing traffic congestion due to rapid population growth and rising vehicle numbers.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari provided details in a written statement in Lok Sabha.
Lok Sabha MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri sought details on the cost and timeline of projects aimed at decongesting South Delhi.
The government is also preparing an action plan to ease traffic congestion at the Kalindi Kunj intersection.
- Who
- Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari
- What
- Implementation of 2,105 km of road projects worth Rs 1.04 lakh crore
- When
- Details provided in a written statement in Lok Sabha on Thursday
- Where
- Delhi-NCR
- Why
- To reduce traffic congestion due to rapid population growth, rising vehicles, and other socio-economic factors
Infrastructure Development
Environmental Concerns
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure Development
The government is investing in road projects to reduce traffic congestion and improve connectivity in Delhi-NCR.
Environmental Concerns
Critics argue that increased road infrastructure may lead to more vehicles and further congestion, as well as environmental degradation.
- Total Road Length
- 2,105 km
- Total Project Cost
- Rs 1.04 lakh crore
- Region
- Delhi-NCR
- Minister
- Nitin Gadkari
- Lok Sabha MP
- Ramvir Singh Bidhuri