Archive · 19 Aug 2025
New Delhi-NCR Highways Inaugurated To Ease Traffic
New sections of highways were recently opened in Delhi-NCR.
One part of the Dwarka Expressway, costing billions of rupees, now makes it faster to travel in the area, linking to important places and providing faster routes.
Another project, the Urban Extension Road-II, a six-lane highway, is also meant to make it easier to get around.
These roads aim to reduce traffic jams and improve connections within the city and to nearby areas.
Prime Minister inaugurated sections of the Urban Extension Road-II and Dwarka Expressway.
The Dwarka Expressway's new 10.1-km section provides improved connectivity within Delhi-NCR.
The Dwarka Expressway section cost ₹5,360 crore and connects to key locations like Yashobhoomi.
Urban Extension Road-II is a 75-km six-lane expressway aimed at easing congestion.
The Urban Extension Road-II cost ₹5,580 crore and links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat.
- Who
- Commuters and residents of Delhi-NCR.
- What
- Inauguration of Urban Extension Road-II and a section of the Dwarka Expressway.
- When
- Inaugurated on Sunday.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, connecting areas like Dwarka, Alipur, and Gurugram.
- Why
- To reduce traffic congestion and improve regional connectivity.
Positive Impacts
Negative Impacts
Expected Benefits
Positive Impacts
Saves commuters time and improves regional connectivity.
Negative Impacts
Potential of long-term traffic relief.
- Project 1 Name
- Dwarka Expressway (section)
- Project 1 Cost
- ₹5,360 crore
- Project 2 Name
- Urban Extension Road-II
- Project 2 Length
- 75 km
- Project 2 Cost
- ₹5,580 crore
- Purpose
- Reduce traffic, improve connectivity
