Delhi To Gurugram In 25 Minutes? Nitin Gadkari Proposes New High-Speed Corridor
Officials are exploring the feasibility of a direct express link from central Delhi — via Talkatora Stadium or Gyarah Murti — straight to Gurugram.
A transformative high‑speed corridor is in the works that could shrink the travel time between Delhi and Gurugram to just 25–30 minutes, thanks to a proposal unveiled this week by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. According to The New Indian Express, officials are exploring the feasibility of a direct express link from central Delhi — via Talkatora Stadium or Gyarah Murti — straight to Gurugram.
The corridor is part of a broader initiative to slash the current hour‑long commute along NH‑48 and congested arterial roads. With the aim of easing cross‑city traffic, the plan is being developed in concert with both the Delhi government and central agencies, with Nitin Gadkari steering coordination efforts alongside CM Rekha Gupta.
The project is intended to divert pressure from traditional routes such as the Ring Road and the NH‑48 corridor.
In tandem with this ambitious express corridor, other infrastructure initiatives are poised to relieve traffic between Delhi and Gurugram:
Urban Extension Road II (UER‑II): Often referred to as Delhi's 'third ring road,"this 75 km semi‑circular highway, is nearing full operation by August 2025. It connects NH‑44 in the north to NH‑48 near IGI Airport, bypassing central Delhi and reducing pressure on both Inner and Outer Ring Roads, with predictions of up to 60 per cent reduction in commute time for airport, Gurugram, and Noida traffic.
Dwarka Expressway (NH 248‑BB): This 27.6 km, 16‑lane expressway between Shiv Murti (Mahipalpur) in Delhi and Kherki Daula toll plaza near Gurugram was fully commissioned in June 2025. It now offers an alternative route to NH‑48 and connects seamlessly with UER‑II and IGI Airport.
Elevated corridor from AIIMS to Mahipalpur/Faridabad Road: An elevated highway is being planned from AIIMS through Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj and onward to Gurugram‑Faridabad Road. This project will relieve congestion on Ring Road, ease south Delhi connectivity, and dovetail into the emerging high‑speed link to Gurugram.
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