INDIA
DNA Web Team | Apr 01, 2021, 07:55 PM IST
1.The Expressway will comprise 14 lanes

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, 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

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

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

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, 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

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

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 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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