Centre gives nod for 6-lane road project linking Dwarka Expressway to Vasant Kunj
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved a ₹7,000 crore project to build an 8.1-km six-lane road tunnel connecting the Dwarka Expressway to Vasant Kunj in Delhi. The project aims to reduce travel time between west and south Delhi and alleviate congestion near the IGI Airport.
Why it matters
This infrastructure development is a significant step in urban planning for the national capital, aimed at improving connectivity and reducing environmental impact through advanced tunneling technology.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) approved the construction of an 8.1-km, six-lane road tunnel connecting the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj at an estimated cost of nearly ₹7,000 crore. The project is aimed at significantly reducing travel time between west and south Delhi while easing congestion around the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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