Delhi-Meerut e-way to be nearly done by March: NHAI
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday gave an assurance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the completion of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway by this March end, barring one rail over bridge (ROB). Reviewing the progress of the project for the third time in the monthly review meeting under PRAGATI initiative, Modi asked the officials whether they will adhere to this new deadline.
The completion of the greenfield link from Dasna to Meerut has been delayed due to land acquisition related issues. The PM had earlier reviewed the project twice since the work started in 2015. “The PM observed that earlier some or other reasons were cited for delay in completion of the project. He asked whether now the project will get completed by March end. The PM also asked whether any issue is still pending before the Uttar Pradesh government with regard to this project. The officers said now all issues have been resolved,” said a source.
NHAI officials have maintained that 98% work on this 82 km access-controlled expressway has been completed. One of the two ROBs will be completed in the first half of March.
