Govt to Boost Delhi’s Transport Network

January 3, 2025

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced investment plan to improve Delhi‘s transport network. The government will allocate ₹12,500 crore, along with an additional ₹1,200 crore from the CRIF fund. This announcement coincides with the upcoming Delhi elections, denoting the urgency of addressing the city’s pollution and congestion issues. Gadkari’s proposals aim to reduce traffic jams and improve air quality in the national capital.

Investment Breakdown

The proposed investment includes several key projects. ₹2,500 crore will be allocated to connect UER-II to the Delhi-Katra Expressway through KMPE. This route will enhance access for vehicles coming from Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab to the Indira Gandhi International Airport and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Additionally, ₹2,200 crore will be invested in providing direct connectivity from UER-II near Alipur to the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Tronica City.

Enhanced Connectivity

The plan aims to ease the commute for vehicles travelling to Haryana and Rajasthan from Dehradun. Gadkari stated that vehicles from Dehradun will gain alternative access to the Indira Gandhi International Airport via UER-II and the Dwarka Expressway. This development will reduce travel time from one and a half hours to just 45 minutes.

Future Infrastructure Developments

In the next two years, a massive ₹1 lakh crore will be invested to transform Delhi’s infrastructure. This initiative will not only improve transportation but will also address the pressing issue of air pollution in the region. Gadkari emphasised that the investment is crucial for the city’s long-term sustainability and growth.

Tunnel Construction Plans

A major component of the plan is the construction of a 5 km tunnel from Shiv Murti to Nelson Mandela Marg (Vasant Kunj), costing ₹3,500 crore. This tunnel will alleviate traffic jams in the Mahipalpur and Rangpuri areas, providing much-needed relief to commuters from Delhi and Gurugram. The project will also create a bypass in East Delhi, enhancing connectivity between the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and Noida.

Comprehensive Connectivity Improvements

Moreover, the project will ensure that North Delhi, North-West Delhi, and South-West Delhi have direct access to Noida via Ghaziabad. This comprehensive approach to transport infrastructure aims to streamline traffic flow and reduce congestion across the metropolitan area. The total estimated cost for this connectivity project stands at ₹4,400 crore, reflecting the government’s commitment to improving urban mobility.

CRIF – Central Road and Infrastructure Fund.
KMP – Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway, enhancing connectivity.
UER-II – Urban Extension Road, vital for traffic management.
IGI – Indira Gandhi International Airport, major aviation hub.
Mahipalpur – Notorious for traffic congestion in Delhi.

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