New Delhi, July 1: The Union Cabinet has approved a major infrastructure project worth ₹6,969.67 crore for the construction of a six-lane tunnel that will connect the Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Delhi.
The project is aimed at significantly improving urban connectivity, reducing travel time, and easing traffic congestion in key parts of the National Capital Region. Once completed, the tunnel is expected to provide a seamless high-speed corridor linking major arterial routes in Delhi.
Officials said the project will enhance last-mile connectivity to Dwarka Expressway and strengthen the capital’s road infrastructure network by offering an alternative underground route for high-density traffic movement.
The tunnel is also expected to improve traffic flow on surface roads, reduce congestion at major intersections, and contribute to smoother vehicular movement across southwest Delhi.
The government said the project reflects its continued focus on developing modern, high-capacity infrastructure to meet the growing mobility needs of urban India and support long-term economic activity in the region.
