A 60-km long highway corridor connecting southern and eastern parts of Delhi to the upcoming Noida International Airport as well as the Mumbai Expressway will be ready by the end of the year, said Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari.
The six-lane corridor is being developed at a cost of ₹4,463 crore, and will include a eight elevated sections, 10 flyovers and six busways, Mr. Gadkari said during an inspection visit on Thursday. It also has provision for three-lane service road on both sides
The project which aims to decongest Delhi will provide direct connectivity to traffic originating from northern and eastern parts of Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and bound towards Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Mumbai on NH 48. It will provide access towards Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata through NH 19. This road corridor will be further connected to Jewar airport with a 33 km long stretch which is being developed at a cost of ₹1,660 crore and is scheduled for completion by June 20.
These projects are part of a ₹65,000 crore plan to decongest Delhi out of which works worth ₹30,000 crore will be completed by end of 2024 since 2014, and remaining are expected to be completed in 2025, the Minister said.
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Enhancing Connectivity
The corridor will serve as a crucial artery, seamlessly connecting various strategic locations in Delhi to the state-of-the-art Noida International Airport. Commuters will benefit from reduced travel times, easing congestion on existing routes, and providing a convenient and efficient mode of transportation between key destinations.
Boosting Economic Development
The corridor will serve as a crucial artery, seamlessly connecting various strategic locations in Delhi to the state-of-the-art Noida International Airport. Commuters will benefit from reduced travel times, easing congestion on existing routes, and providing a convenient and efficient mode of transportation between key destinations.
Facilitating Urban Expansion
The corridor’s construction is expected to stimulate urban development along its route, leading to the emergence of new residential, commercial, and industrial clusters. As connectivity improves, previously underserved areas may witness a surge in real estate demand, presenting lucrative opportunities for investors and developers.
Catalyzing Infrastructure Growth
The development of such a critical transportation corridor necessitates the creation of accompanying infrastructure such as flyovers, interchanges, and service roads. This infrastructure push will not only enhance connectivity but also address existing infrastructural gaps, paving the way for a more robust and integrated transport network.
Environmental Considerations
While infrastructural development is essential for progress, environmental sustainability must remain a priority. Measures such as green corridors, eco-friendly construction practices, and the preservation of green spaces along the corridor’s route should be implemented to mitigate environmental impacts and ensure a harmonious coexistence with nature
The construction of the 60km long corridor connecting parts of Delhi to the Noida Airport represents a monumental step towards redefining transportation infrastructure in the NCR. As we look forward to its completion by the end of 2024, anticipation is high for the manifold benefits it promises to deliver – from enhanced connectivity and economic growth to urban expansion and infrastructure development. By bridging geographical barriers and fostering integration, this corridor is set to become a symbol of progress and prosperity for generations to come.