UER-II will contribute to 'Viksit Delhi,' reduce traffic & enhance connectivity: CM
CM has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the efforts and development of the national capital.
Gupta along with senior officials and party leaders on Saturday visited the site for the inauguration of UER- II and its surroundings to review the preparations and issued necessary instructions ahead of its launch.
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.
Gupta mentioned, 'UER-II is not just an infrastructure project; it is an investment in the future of Delhi. It will improve traffic flow, cut travel time drastically, and uplift the quality of life for lakhs of people living in Delhi and NCR.'
CM also informed that the PM will formally inaugurate UER-II on Sunday and will also be part of a road show.
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.
Highlighting its utility, she said that one of the most significant advantages of UER-II is the reduction in travel time from Singhu Border to IGI Airport, which will now take just 40 minutes, compared to almost two hours earlier.
She added that 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 with UER-II's commencement.
She added that the improved connectivity with the project will also expand industrial and logistics opportunities in the national capital.
The route will also integrate with the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, the KMP Expressway, the Gurugram-Rewari Highway, and the Gurugram-Sohna Highway.
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