NHAI and Civic Bodies Gear Up for Opening of Gurugram Section of Dwarka Expressway
Inauguration of the expressway by PM Modi is likely to happen soon, but the final date will be confirmed later
Gurugram Section of Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Gurugram administration have begun preparations for the inauguration of the Gurugram section of the Dwarka Expressway, expected to take place in March. In anticipation of the inauguration, teams from the Gurugram administration and police visited the Dwarka Expressway on Thursday to initiate logistical preparations and assess security requirements for the event.
Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav stated on Thursday that while no exact date had been finalized, it would be determined soon. “We inspected the site today to review the preparations,” he said.
A senior Gurugram police official, briefed on the matter, mentioned that teams led by Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav and City Police Chief Vikas Arora visited the expressway to evaluate the ground situation. “The teams from the administration, police, and NHAI visited the expressway to identify probable sites for the inauguration, construction of a temporary helipad, and parking space for the rally if organized. We are preparing for the inauguration, but confirmation of the date is awaited,” the official said, who participated in the survey.
NHAI officials confirmed the development on Thursday, stating that the inauguration of the expressway by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to happen soon, with the final date to be confirmed later.
A senior NHAI official mentioned, “We have received directives that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Gurugram section of Dwarka Expressway. The final date is likely to be intimated soon, but we are getting ready.”
The Dwarka Expressway is being constructed at a cost of ₹9000 crore and is divided into four packages. Packages three (Delhi-Gurugram border to Basai ROB) and four (Basai ROB to NH-48) are in Gurugram, measuring 19 km in length. Meanwhile, packages one (Mahipalpur to Dwarka Sector 21) and two (Dwarka Sector 21 to Delhi-Gurugram border) are in Delhi and are approximately 10 km long each.
The highway authority also mentioned that they have deployed crews to clean the expressway, install tri-colour lights on poles, paint footpaths, and fix signage. “The Gurugram section of the expressway will be opened for traffic, but I am not aware of the possible connectivity with Delhi as the toll plaza near Chauma village is not ready yet. The decision regarding the opening of the Delhi section has not been conveyed to us as it is still under construction,” stated the senior NHAI official.
According to an official from the highway contractor responsible for packages one and two in Delhi, around 90 per cent of the work has been completed in the Delhi section, achieving connectivity between Haryana and Delhi. “A team of officials from the NHAI and PMO had visited the expressway to assess the project last Saturday before inauguration, and we had taken them from Gurugram to Sector 23 through the expressway. The road can be used by commuters between Gurugram and Dwarka in Delhi once it is opened for traffic, but that call will be taken by NHAI,” the official said.
FAQ
Q: When is the inauguration of the Gurugram section of the Dwarka Expressway expected to take place? A: The exact date of the inauguration has not been finalized yet, but it is anticipated to happen in March.
Q: Who will inaugurate the Gurugram section of the Dwarka Expressway? A: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the expressway, although the final date is yet to be confirmed.
Q: What preparations are being made for the inauguration event? A: Teams from the Gurugram administration, police, and NHAI have visited the expressway to identify sites for inauguration, construct a temporary helipad, and arrange parking spaces if needed.
Q: What is the cost and length of the Dwarka Expressway project? A: The project is estimated to cost ₹9000 crore. Packages three and four in Gurugram are 19 km long each, while packages one and two in Delhi are approximately 10 km long each.
Q: Will the Gurugram section of the expressway be opened for traffic? A: Yes, the Gurugram section will be opened for traffic, although the connectivity with Delhi is still under construction.
Table: Progress of Dwarka Expressway Sections
| Section | Location | Length (km) | Completion Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Package 1 | Mahipalpur to Dwarka Sector 21 | 10 | Under construction |
| Package 2 | Dwarka Sector 21 to Delhi-Gurugram border | 10 | Under construction |
| Package 3 | Delhi-Gurugram border to Basai ROB | 19 | Under construction |
| Package 4 | Basai ROB to NH-48 | 19 | Under construction |