NHAI Starts Trial Run Of Underpasses On Dwarka Expressway To Decongest Delhi–Gurugram Section Of NH 48

New Delhi, May 29 (TNA) To enhance traffic flow and decongest the Delhi-Gurugram section of NH48, the NHAI has begun a trial run of the tunnel and underpasses on the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway, starting Thursday, from noon hours to 15:00 hours every day.

The trial run marks a significant step toward enhancing mobility and reducing congestion in Delhi NCR. The underpasses opened for the trial run will include a Shallow Tunnel connecting Dwarka / Yashobhumi to Airport through Airport Underpasses & vice versa. Further, users can also ply towards Gurugram (towards Sirhaul) from Dwarka / Yashobhumi through Shallow Tunnel & Right Turn Underpass.

Moreover, a combination of airport Underpasses along with a Right turn underpass can be used from Terminal 3 to Gurugram (towards Sirhaul). The trial period will help NHAI monitor and evaluate traffic patterns, safety measures, and infrastructure efficiency to ensure seamless integration into the city’s transport network.

The tunnel will have a height restriction of vehicles up to 4.5 meters and slow-moving vehicles like two-wheelers, three-wheelers & vehicles carrying flammable materials like Oil tankers will not be allowed inside the tunnel and underpasses. The tunnel is likely to be fully operational from 5th June 2025.

The tunnel has been built using advanced engineering and safety features. It is equipped with CCTV surveillance, a dedicated control room, and emergency exits to ensure commuter safety and efficiency.

The tunnel’s strategic location and layout will benefit a large number of daily commuters reduce the burden on surface roads and reduce congestion by connecting Dwarka Expressway to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Once operational, the underpasses shall provide alternate connectivity to IGI Airport through the shallow tunnel, improving connectivity between Delhi, Gurugram, and northern cities.

It will help to streamline traffic flow between key areas such as Gurugram, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, and Alipur as well as enhance connectivity with other corridors in & around Delhi-NCR to facilitate seamless movement of traffic from Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar towards northern destinations like Sonipat, Panipat, and Chandigarh.