Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two major National Highway projects — a section of Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) project — worth a combined cost of nearly Rs 11,000 crore at Rohini, Delhi.

These projects have been developed under the government’s comprehensive plan to decongest the capital, with the objective of greatly improving connectivity, cutting travel time, and reducing traffic in Delhi and its surrounding areas.

The 10.1-km long Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway has been developed at a cost of around Rs 5,360 crore. The section will also provide multi-modal connectivity to Yashobhoomi, DMRC Blue line and Orange line, upcoming Bijwasan railway station and Dwarka cluster Bus Depot. The Alipur to Dichaon Kalan stretch of Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) along with new links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat have been developed at a cost of Rs 5,580 crore. It will ease traffic on Delhi’s Inner and Outer Ring Roads and busy points like Mukarba Chowk, Dhaula Kuan, and NH-09.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi stated that the name of the expressway is “Dwarka,” and the programme is being held at “Rohini.” He highlighted the festive spirit of Janmashtami and noted the coincidence that he himself hails from the land of Dwarkadhish. The Prime Minister observed that the entire atmosphere has become deeply infused with the essence of Lord Krishna.

Highlighting that the month of August is imbued with the colours of freedom and revolution, PM Modi remarked that amid the celebrations of Azadi Ka Mahotsav, the national capital Delhi is witnessing a development revolution.

He informed that earlier in the day, Delhi received enhanced connectivity through the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road, which will improve convenience for the people of Delhi, Gurugram, and the entire NCR region.

He added that commuting to offices and factories will become easier, saving time for everyone. The Prime Minister emphasized that traders, entrepreneurs, and farmers will greatly benefit from this connectivity. He extended his congratulations to all residents of Delhi-NCR for these modern road infrastructure developments.

Affirming that the commitment to transform Delhi into a world-class city is ongoing, PM Modi stated that today everyone has witnessed this progress firsthand. Referring to the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road, the Prime Minister remarked that both roads have been constructed to excellent standards.

He noted that following the Peripheral Expressway, the Urban Extension Road will now provide significant support to Delhi’s infrastructure and connectivity.

Underlining a key feature of the Urban Extension Road, stating that it is also helping to free Delhi from its garbage mounds, the Prime Minister informed that millions of tonnes of waste material have been used in the construction of the Urban Extension Road.

He remarked that by reducing the garbage mounds, the waste material has been repurposed for road construction. Pointing out the nearby Bhalswa landfill site and acknowledging the severe problems faced by families living in its vicinity, PM Modi emphasized that the government is actively working to free Delhi residents from such challenges.

He expressed satisfaction that under the leadership of Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is consistently engaged in cleaning the Yamuna River. He shared that 16 lakh metric tonnes of silt have already been removed from the Yamuna.