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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for a total of 112 national expressway projects, collectively valued at ₹1 lakh crore. This significant event, taking place in Gurugram, includes the inauguration of the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, a pivotal development aimed at improving traffic flow and alleviating congestion between Delhi and Gurugram on National Highway-48.
Dwarka Expressway: Enhancing Connectivity and Accessibility
The focal point of the inauguration is the 19-km-long Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, constructed at a cost of approximately ₹4,100 crore. Comprising two key packages – the 10.2-km-long stretch from Delhi-Haryana Border to Basai Rail-over-Bridge (ROB) and the 8.7-km-long segment from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula – this eight-lane expressway promises to enhance connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram significantly. Notably, it will provide direct access to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi and Gurugram Bypass.
Nationwide Infrastructure Boost: Key Projects Inaugurated
Apart from the Dwarka Expressway, PM Modi is set to inaugurate several other major highway projects across the country. These include the 9.6-km-long six-lane Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) Package 3 in Delhi, the Lucknow Ring Road in Uttar Pradesh, and the Anandapuram-Pendurthi-Anakapalli section of NH-16 in Andhra Pradesh.
The Kiratpur-to-Nerchowk section of NH-21 in Himachal Pradesh, the Dobaspet-Heskote section in Karnataka, and 42 additional projects spread across different states, totaling ₹20,500 crore, are also part of the inauguration. These projects aim to strengthen the national highway network, fostering socio-economic growth, creating job opportunities, and promoting trade and commerce.
Foundation Stones Laid for Future Growth: Prominent Projects
In addition to inaugurating existing projects, PM Modi will lay the foundation stones for several upcoming national highway initiatives. Among these are the Bengaluru-Kadappa-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh, the Belgaum-Hungund-Raichur Section of NH-748A in Karnataka, the Shamli-Ambala Highway in Haryana, and the Amritsar-Bathinda corridor in Punjab. These projects, collectively valued at ₹30,700 crore, are expected to play a crucial role in expanding the national highway network, contributing to overall socio-economic development.
Socio-Economic Impact: Growth, Employment, and Trade Promotion
The official statement emphasizes that these highway projects will significantly contribute to the growth of the national highway network, fostering socio-economic development. The enhanced connectivity is expected to boost job opportunities, promote trade and commerce, and stimulate overall economic growth in various regions across the country.
In conclusion, the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony spearheaded by PM Modi mark a significant step towards bolstering India’s infrastructure. The Dwarka Expressway’s Haryana section and other national highway projects are poised to reshape connectivity, ease traffic congestion, and pave the way for robust socio-economic development across the nation.
