Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Delhi to Build Six-Lane Underground Tunnel to Ease Traffic
Imagine a new, fast road going under the ground in Delhi!
The government is planning a long tunnel with six lanes to make it easier to drive.
This tunnel will link Shiv Murti to Nelson Mandela Road, helping to avoid traffic jams.
Right now, experts are drawing up detailed plans to see exactly how it will be built.
The plan includes connecting this tunnel to bigger roads like NH-48 and the Dwarka Expressway, making it simple to move around.
Once the plans are ready, the government will decide if they can build it based on the plans and how it fits with their bigger plans.
A six-lane underground tunnel is planned to connect Shiv Murti to Nelson Mandela Road in Delhi.
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion in Delhi and surrounding areas.
The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently being prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The tunnel will connect to NH-48 and the Dwarka Expressway via an interchange.
Decisions on investment and implementation will follow the DPR outcome and alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
- Who
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- Construction of a six-lane underground tunnel.
- When
- DPR in progress, no construction start date mentioned.
- Where
- Delhi, connecting Shiv Murti to Nelson Mandela Marg.
- Why
- To de-congest Delhi and improve connectivity.
- Tunnel Length
- 5 km
- Lanes
- Six
- Connecting Roads
- NH-48, Dwarka Expressway
- Key Locations
- Shiv Murti, Nelson Mandela Marg
- Project Stage
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) in progress
- Objective
- Reduce traffic congestion