In a major relief to Delhi-NCR commuters, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the plan of a high-speed tunnel linking New Delhi’s Talkatora Stadium with Gurugram.
This tunnel will help commuters to reach Delhi from Gurgaon in 10 minutes, covering 28-30 kms. This journey usually takes up to 1 hour. this will also help in ease the traffic congestions on roads between these two locations.
‘We are planning to build a tunnel, and research and a study are underway… from Talkatora Stadium to Gurugram. At present, the project is in the research phase. A consultant has been appointed,” Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari said.
The discussion on the plan is underway, as the Ministry for Road Transport & Highways, has appointed a consultant for this project. Timeline and estimated cost of this project is yet to be announced.
Efforts to decongest Delhi
This Talkatora-Gurugram tunnel project is part of government’s strategy to ease down traffic in Delhi, especially during peak hours. As per reports, ver 4.5 lakh two-wheelers, nearly 2 lakh cars, and more than 19,000 buses and trucks registered in the capital during 2024-25. This causes congestions on the roads in Delhi NCR. the government has planned mega infrastructure projects, with Rs 1 lakh crore investments to decongest the national capital. Projects worth Rs 30,000-40,000 crore have been planned for the Delhi region.
On June 4, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Nitin Gadkari and other top officials attended a high-level meeting. In this meeting, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) was directed to incorporate two additional proposed links into the city’s infrastructure blueprint, which include a tunnel or elevated corridor connecting Sarai Kale Khan to the INA-Nelson Mandela Marg and an elevated stretch. Another tunnel linking either Gyarah Murti or Talkatora Stadium directly to the same elevated corridor.