Archive · 11 Aug 2025
New Expressways To Reduce Travel Times In Delhi-NCR
Getting from Noida to the airport is about to get much faster!
A new road will let people travel from Noida to Delhi's airport in only 20 minutes.
This new road is part of a bigger project, the Urban Extension Road-2, which will be opened on August 16 by the Prime Minister.
It will also make it quicker to travel from other cities like Sonipat and Panipat.
Also, a new highway between Delhi and Dehradun is almost done.
This new highway will have a special area to help animals cross safely, which is the biggest of its kind in Asia.
A new expressway will connect Noida to Indira Gandhi International Airport in 20 minutes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway on August 16.
UER-2 will act as Delhi's new 'outer ring road', linking key areas to IGI Airport.
The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is nearing completion and will reduce travel time.
The Delhi-Dehradun highway will feature Asia's largest wildlife corridor.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the UER-2 and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway.
- What
- New expressways are being constructed to improve travel times and connectivity to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
- When
- The Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) and Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway will be inaugurated on August 16.
- Where
- The expressways are located in and around Delhi, including connections to Noida, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, and Dehradun.
- Why
- To reduce travel time and improve connectivity for commuters.
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Improved Commute Times
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Faster commutes for those living in surrounding areas.
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- Project
- Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) and Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway
- Inauguration Date
- August 16
- Travel Time Noida to Airport
- 20 minutes
- Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Reduction
- Travel time reduced from 6.5 to 2.5 hours
- Features of Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Asia's largest wildlife corridor