India’s First Elevated Urban Expressway Inaugurated by PM Modi

In a momentous development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway, a ground-breaking eight-lane high-speed expressway poised to redefine the urban connectivity landscape between Delhi and Gurugram.

This much-anticipated expressway, designed at a cost of approximately Rs 9,000 crore, marks a significant milestone as India’s first elevated urban expressway, featuring a pioneering single-pillar flyover with eight lanes. The 19-km stretch, with 10 km in Delhi and 19 km in Haryana, commences at Shiv-Murti on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway, traversing Dwarka Sector 21, Gurugram border, and Basai, concluding near the Kherki Daula Toll Plaza.

Distinguished by four multi-level interchanges, including tunnels and underpasses, the expressway boasts an array of features such as an at-grade road section, an elevated flyover, and a unique flyover above flyover configuration. A standout engineering marvel is the 9-kilometre-long, 34-metre-wide elevated road supported by a single pillar – the first of its kind in India. It also houses the nation’s longest urban road tunnel, spanning 3.6 kilometres with eight lanes. Upon completion, the Dwarka Expressway is set to play a pivotal role, offering direct access to the upcoming India International Convention Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, Sector 25, Delhi. Additionally, it serves as an alternative route to the Indira Gandhi International Airport through an innovative shallow tunnel.

Connecting various Dwarka sectors – 88, 83, 84, 99, and 113 with Sector-21, including the proposed Global City in Gurugram district, the expressway is poised to alleviate traffic congestion significantly. Safety is paramount, with sophisticated mechanisms incorporated, automated toll collection, and an integrated Efficient Transport System (ITS). The meticulously planned construction unfolds in four stages, covering regions from Shiv Murti in Mahipalpur to Bijwasan (5.9 km) in Delhi, followed by the stretch from Bijwasan ROB to Delhi-Haryana border in Gurugram (4.2 km). The Haryana section spans from Delhi-Haryana border to Basai ROB (10.2 km) and concludes from Basai ROB to Kherki Daula (Cloverleaf Interchange) (8.7 km). A colossal undertaking, the construction is estimated to utilise 2 lakh MT of steel, surpassing even the iconic Eiffel Tower, and 20 lakh cubic metres of concrete, eclipsing the Burj Khalifa’s concrete consumption six-fold. As the Dwarka Expressway unfolds, it heralds a new era in India’s infrastructure landscape, promising enhanced connectivity and streamlined urban mobility.