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DNA Explainer: Travel between Delhi and Meerut in just 45 minutes - all you need to know

Presently, commuters take the NH-58 to enter Delhi which takes over three hours to cover a distance of 70 km.

DNA Web Team | Apr 01, 2021, 07:55 PM IST

1.The Expressway will comprise 14 lanes

The Expressway will comprise 14 lanes
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It will comprise 14 lanes, out of which six will comprise the central expressway till Meerut, the four lanes on the exterior will be highway lanes.

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2.The route covers crucial congested points

The route covers crucial congested points
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The route covers crucial congested points, including the NH58 stretch between Anand Vihar and Meerut that passes through Modi Nagar and Murad Nagar.

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3.PM Modi laid foundation stone for project on December 31, 2015

PM Modi laid foundation stone for project on December 31, 2015
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the project on December 31, 2015, and inaugurated the first phase of the expressway in May 2018.

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4.Project cost of Rs 8,346 crores

Project cost of Rs 8,346 crores
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The project has been developed at the cost of Rs 8,346 crores.

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5.60 km of expressway and 22 km of national highway

60 km of expressway and 22 km of national highway
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The 82-km-long expressway connecting the cities has 60 km of the expressway and 22 km of the national highway.

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6.Twenty-four small and big bridges

Twenty-four small and big bridges
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Twenty-four small and big bridges, 10 flyovers, three railway bridges, 95 underpasses, and several pedestrian bridges have been constructed on the expressway.

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7.4,500 lights and cameras installed

4,500 lights and cameras installed
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For the safety of the commuters, more than 4,500 lights and cameras have been installed on the entire road.

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8.2.5 meters cycle corridor and 2 meters-wide footpath

2.5 meters cycle corridor and 2 meters-wide footpath
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Over 2.5 meters cycle corridor and 2 meters-wide footpath have been drawn alongside the roads on phase 1 and phase 2 of the expressway for the safety of the pedestrians and cyclists.

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9.Several exits and entry points provided

Several exits and entry points provided
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Several exits and entry points have been provided in the expressway for smoother connectivity like the eastern peripheral expressway, Akshardham, Dundahera, Sarai Kale Khan, Dasna, Indrapuram, and Noida.

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