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2,105 km road projects worth Rs 1.04 lakh crore to ease Delhi-NCR traffic, says Nitin Gadkari

2,105 km road projects worth Rs 1.04 lakh crore to ease Delhi-NCR traffic, says Nitin Gadkari

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3 min readJul 24, 2026 01:35 PM IST Delhi-NCR traffic congestion: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said the government is implementing 2,105 km of road projects worth Rs 1.04 lakh crore to reduce traffic congestion in Delhi-NCR. The region is witnessing growing traffic congestion due to rapid population growth, rising vehicles and other socio-economic factors. In a written statement in Lok Sabha on Thursday, Gadkari said: “The Government in Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has taken up projects with aggregate length of 2,105 km costing Rs 1,04,145 crore to decongest the Delhi National Capital Region.” The Union Minister was replying to a question by Lok Sabha MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, who sought details on the total cost of projects aimed at decongesting South Delhi. The BJP MP also asked when work on these projects is likely to begin and whether the government has prepared an action plan to ease traffic congestion at the Kalindi Kunj intersection. Responding to the queries, Gadkari said infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,969.67 crore are being …

New cities, expressways and zones for environment rules: NCR Regional Plan 2041 explained

New cities, expressways and zones for environment rules: NCR Regional Plan 2041 explained

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After a delay of nearly five years, the National Capital Region’s development plan was cleared for approval on Tuesday, setting the direction for how 55,000sqkm of area across Delhi and three states will grow, get connected, and be governed over the next two decades. The National Capital Region’s (NCR) development plan for the next two decades was cleared for approval on Tuesday. Representational image (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) The Regional Plan 2041 was cleared at a meeting of the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) in New Delhi, chaired by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Chief ministers and ministers from Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan attended the meeting. A sub-committee of senior officials from the Union government and NCR state governments has been constituted to submit a final report by August 15. The plan will then go to the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) for approval before it is implemented. What is Regional Plan 2041? The Regional Plan 2041 is a long-term blueprint governing land use, …

How Uttar Pradesh Now Controls 55% of India’s Expressways

How Uttar Pradesh Now Controls 55% of India’s Expressways

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2 min readLucknowMar 21, 2026 07:51 AM IST The state government is preparing for the fifth groundbreaking ceremony to launch new projects worth Rs 7.5 lakh crore, an official said on Friday, adding that through four ceremonies, projects worth Rs 15 lakh crore have already been implemented. According to the official, over the last nine years of the Yogi government, there has been expansion of infrastructure such as expressways, airports, and logistics networks ensuring the availability of essential facilities for investors. Plug-and-play facilities for industries and deregulation reforms were also implemented. Since the formation of the government, Uttar Pradesh has received investment proposals worth more than Rs 50 lakh crore, the official said, adding the government removed minor criminal provisions across 13 Acts for making business operations simpler. The government’s policy has also focused on developing sector-specific industrial zones to promote investment. Under this approach, clusters dedicated to specific industries are being developed across the state. Projects such as Film City, Toy Park, Logistics Hub in the Yamuna Expressway region, Pharma Park in Jhansi-Lalitpur, Mega …

No 25% Premium On Incomplete Roads: Temporary Toll Cut For Partially Open Expressways From February 15 | India News

No 25% Premium On Incomplete Roads: Temporary Toll Cut For Partially Open Expressways From February 15 | India News

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Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 00:36 IST Toll on national expressways were 25 percent more than normal national highway rate for completed length as they provide access-controlled, faster and seamless travel experience The road transport and highways ministry said when a national expressway is not open end to end, the toll fee will be charged for the completed length at a lower rate as applicable for the national highway section. (Image for representation: AFP) Using an incomplete national expressway stretch will now be cheaper as the ministry of road transport and highways on Thursday lowered toll rates for such corridors under an amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. “Under this, when a National Expressway is not open end to end, the toll fee will be charged for the completed length at a lower rate as applicable for the national highway. The amended rules will come into effect from February 15, 2026,” the ministry stated in its notification. So far, toll rates on national expressways were 25 percent more than …

Good News For Commuters: Toll Fees Cut On Partially Open National Expressways From This Date | India News

Good News For Commuters: Toll Fees Cut On Partially Open National Expressways From This Date | India News

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Last Updated:February 12, 2026, 22:55 IST The revised toll structure will apply to all National Expressways that are partially open and not operational along their entire length. According to the ministry, the amended rules will come into force from February 15. The government amended national highway fee rules to lower toll charges for users of partially operational National Expressways, a move aimed at encouraging traffic to shift from congested highways to newly built expressway stretches. The change was announced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) through an amendment to the National Highways Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Rules, 2008. The government said the move is aimed at promoting the use of National Expressways, easing congestion on existing National Highways running parallel to them, improving logistics movement and reducing pollution caused by traffic bottlenecks on older routes. Read more: All That Glitters: Why 62% Of Young Indians Are Choosing To Buy Gold Over Everything Else By making partially completed expressways more affordable, the ministry hopes to shift traffic early and maximise the …

Yogi Adityanath UP CM directs officials to build hospitals along expressways for timely aid to accident victims UP CM

Yogi Adityanath UP CM directs officials to build hospitals along expressways for timely aid to accident victims UP CM

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Uttar Pradesh: UP CM Yogi Adityanath said liquor shops along highways should be closed down and oversized advertisement hoardings should be made smaller. Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday (March 2) directed officials to take comprehensive measures to reduce road accidents. He emphasised the need for building hospitals on both sides of expressways, similar to food plazas, to provide immediate medical aid to accident victims. The chief minister issued the directions during a meeting of the State Road Safety Council that was attended by ministers, senior bureaucrats, divisional commissioners, district magistrates, police commissioners, and superintendents of police. According to an official statement, CM Adityanath said in 2024, Uttar Pradesh recorded 46,052 road accidents, leading to 34,600 injuries and over 24,000 deaths. He termed the figures extremely tragic and stressed the need for multi-departmental coordination to reduce accidents. CM Yogi directed officials to identify and rectify black spots across the state’s road network. Every expressway should have hospitals on both sides, just like food plazas. Trauma centres, ambulances, and trained staff should be …

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025: In boost to higher education & infra, FM announces scooters for girls, AI city, 4 expressways | Lucknow News

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2025: In boost to higher education & infra, FM announces scooters for girls, AI city, 4 expressways | Lucknow News

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Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna presented the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 on Thursday in the State Assembly, unveiling a comprehensive expenditure plan of Rs 8.08 lakh crore. The budget aimed to cater to various sections of society, including the poor, middle class, farmers, women, youth, and the general public. With an eye on fulfilling electoral promises, the budget introduced several new schemes. Notably, a provision has been made to distribute scooters to eligible girls pursuing higher education under the Rani Laxmibai Scooty Yojana, for which Rs 400 crore has been allocated. Story continues below this ad The budget prioritised infrastructure development, with allocations for the construction of four new expressways: Agra-Lucknow Expressway to Ganga Expressway: A greenfield expressway linking Agra-Lucknow Expressway to Ganga Expressway in Kausia, Hardoi, via Farrukhabad, with Rs 900 crore allocated. Vindhya Expressway: A corridor connecting Ganga Expressway to Sonbhadra via Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Varanasi, and Chandauli, with an initial provision of Rs 50 crore. Ganga Expressway Extension: A stretch connecting Meerut to Haridwar, with Rs 50 crore …

NCR to Bihar to get one new route with announcement of 2 big expressways – India TV

NCR to Bihar to get one new route with announcement of 2 big expressways – India TV

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Image Source : FILE Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the extension of the Ganga Expressway. Ganga Expressway: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday chaired a special Cabinet meeting in Prayagraj wherein he gave approval to the much-awaited extension of the Ganga Expressway. This project aims to link two major expressways, the Purvanchal Expressway and the Bundelkhand Expressway, creating a high-speed network connecting all districts of Uttar Pradesh. Initially planned as a six-lane project, the expressway is now being considered for expansion to eight lanes. This extension will connect Prayagraj to Mirzapur, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Chandauli, and Ghazipur. Notably, Ghazipur serves as a critical junction, linking with the Purvanchal Expressway and creating a direct route from Western Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) to Bihar. The project also aims to connect Chitrakoot to Prayagraj through the Bundelkhand Expressway in order tofurther enhance road connectivity across the Vindhya-Kashi region.  Ganga Expressway: First phase The first phase of the Ganga Expressway spans 594 kilometres, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. Passing through 518 villages, the …

Major expressways like Delhi-Mumbai, Bengaluru-Chennai to be completed by 2025 – India TV

Major expressways like Delhi-Mumbai, Bengaluru-Chennai to be completed by 2025 – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO The Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is set to complete highway expressways by 2025, making it a key component of India’s highway infrastructure. Over the past decade, MoRTH has developed an impressive network of National Highways (NHs) that is 56,700 kilometers long and has greatly expanded the country’s road network. Now, the focus is shifting toward improving the quality of construction and maintenance to ensure safer and more efficient travel for road users. Expansion of national highway networks Since 2013-14, the length of national highways has increased from 91,000 km to 146,000 km, reflecting MoRTH’s commitment to increasing connectivity. However, there has been concern over the quality of the highways, including the Delhi-Jaipur section (NH-48) and the Amritsar-Jamnagar Economic Corridor. To address these issues, the ministry has pledged to prioritize quality in its future projects under the leadership of the newly appointed Highways Secretary, V Umashankar. Major expressways to enhance connectivity Major expressways, including the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, and Bangalore-Chennai …

Conversion of highways into expressways

Conversion of highways into expressways

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A very large number of problems at the national level as also in the daily lives of citizens in the villages as well as the cities can be ascribed to the migration of rural populations into our metropolises, and the tier two and tier three urban centres. This phenomenon, thus, has a bearing on the quality of our governance and the pace of our economic growth. Highway (Sakib Ali/HT Photo) The uneven socio-economic development of our rural areas is also manifesting itself in social regression in places, or worse in the form of Maoist violence. The urge for a better quality of life, accelerated socio-economic upward mobility, and enjoyment of fruits of technology is a universal phenomenon which drives migration of increasing number of people from the rural to the urban areas and from the less developed to the more developed parts of the country. A somewhat calibrated approach towards developing our road network, the veritable arteries of the life and vibrancy to the national economy, would cater to this urge whilst helping with better …