Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed heartfelt gratitude to Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for his consistent commitment towards the development of the national capital. She said the Prime Minister is extending full and sincere support in realising the vision of a ‘Viksit Delhi’. Continuing this spirit of cooperation, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the much-awaited Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) tomorrow.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, along with senior officials and party leaders, visited the inauguration site and its surroundings today to review the preparations and issued necessary instructions.
Describing the project as a “historic gift” for the city, the Chief Minister said that the commencement of UER-II will not only move Delhi closer to becoming a traffic-free capital but will also strengthen connectivity across the National Capital Region (NCR). She added that the corridor will play a vital role in reducing congestion, lowering vehicular pollution and thereby contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
“UER-II is not just an infrastructure project; it is an investment in the future of Delhi. It will improve traffic flow, cut travel time drastically, and uplift the quality of life for lakhs of people living in Delhi and NCR,” Mrs Rekha Gupta stated. The Chief Minister informed that the Prime Minister will formally inaugurate UER-II tomorrow morning at Sector-37, Rohini. On the occasion, the Prime Minister will also participate in a roadshow and address a large public gathering.
Rekha Gupta said that the corridor will begin at National Highway-44 (Alipur), traverse through Mundka, Bakkarwala, Najafgarh and Dwarka, and terminate at National Highway-48 near Mahipalpur. Highlighting its utility, she said that one of the most significant advantages of UER-II is the reduction in travel time from Singhu Border to IGI Airport – which will now take just 40 minutes, compared to almost two hours earlier.
“The pressure on Inner and Outer Ring Roads will be substantially reduced, while major junctions such as Mukarba Chowk, Madhuban Chowk, Peeragarhi Chowk, Dhaula Kuan and NH-9 will no longer face heavy congestion. This will be a huge relief for lakhs of daily commuters,” the Chief Minister noted.
The Chief Minister further explained that UER-II will act as a critical link connecting major highways including NH-44 (Alipur), NH-9 (Bahadurgarh) and NH-48 (Mahipalpur). This improved connectivity will also expand industrial and logistics opportunities.
The project will link to the industrial hubs of Sonipat and Bahadurgarh through dedicated link roads, giving a direct boost to industry and facilitating faster movement of goods. Mrs Rekha Gupta said this will not only accelerate economic activities in Delhi-NCR but also strengthen the region’s role as a hub for trade and commerce.
“With smoother traffic flow and shorter travel time, fuel consumption will decrease significantly, contributing to lower emissions. UER-II will directly aid in reducing air pollution levels and improving the overall environment of the capital,” the Chief Minister underlined.
UER-II: Connecting Delhi to Mumbai and Beyond
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also emphasised the long-distance connectivity that UER-II will bring. Beginning from the Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway in Alipur and culminating at Yashobhoomi in Dwarka, the corridor will seamlessly connect with the Dwarka Expressway, ensuring direct access to IGI Airport.
The route will also integrate with the Delhi-Jaipur National Highway, the KMP Expressway, the Gurugram-Rewari Highway, and the Gurugram-Sohna Highway. Notably, the Gurugram-Sohna stretch is directly linked to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
“With this network, UER-II will emerge as a backbone of high-speed connectivity, linking Delhi not just with NCR but with the entire nation. Travel to Chandigarh, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Jaipur, and even Mumbai will become much faster and more convenient. It is truly a transformative project for the people of Delhi and beyond,” Mrs Rekha Gupta said.
