‘Investment in future of Delhi’: CM thanks PM Modi for construction of UER-II

The CM made the remarks as she visited the inauguration site, along with senior officials and party leaders, to review the preparations for Sunday’s event.

Describing the project as a “historic gift” for the city, Gupta said that the commencement of UER-II will not move Delhi closer to becoming a ‘traffic-free’ Capital.

She added that the corridor will play a vital role in reducing congestion, lowering vehicular pollution and thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. “The pressure on Inner and Outer Ring Roads will be substantially reduced, while major junctions such as Mukarba Chowk, Madhuban Chowk, Peeragarhi Chowk, Dhaula Kuan and NH-9 will no longer face heavy congestion. This will be a huge relief for lakhs of daily commuters,” the CM said.

Gupta said that the corridor will begin at National Highway-44 (Alipur), traverse through Mundka, Bakkarwala, Najafgarh and Dwarka, and terminate at National Highway-48 near Mahipalpur.

It is also expected to reduce travel time between Singhu Border to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport from two hours to 40 minutes.

The project will link to the industrial hubs of Sonipat and Bahadurgarh through dedicated link roads, giving a direct boost to industry and facilitating faster movement of goods, the CM highlighted. “With smoother traffic flow and shorter travel time, fuel consumption will decrease significantly, contributing to lower emissions. The UER-II will directly aid in reducing air-pollution levels and improving the overall environment of the capital,” she underlined.

A statement from the Prime Minister’s office underlined that PM Modi will inaugurate two major National Highway projects worth a combined cost of nearly Rs.11,000 crore — the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II).