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Delhi-Meerut Expressway

A high-speed expressway and NH-24 widening programme reducing Delhi-Meerut travel time and improving NCR connectivity.

Estimated cost
₹8,346 cr
Reported spend
Not available
Announced
31 Dec 2015
Last verified
1 May 2026
Schedule check

Compared with the first announced target

The expressway opened fully in 2021 after earlier schedule slippage.

Completed Late
First target
Dec 2018
Current target
Apr 2021
Revised target
Not listed
Public relevance

Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh commuters and freight users on the Delhi-Meerut corridor.

Timeline

2 events
31 Dec 2015
Foundation stone laid

The project was launched as a flagship NCR road corridor.

1 Apr 2021
Opened for traffic

The full Delhi-Meerut Expressway became operational.

Risk notes

  • Completed corridor
  • Residual risks relate to congestion, maintenance and safety

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Source mix
2 sources · Government
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    NHAI: Delhi-Meerut Expressway project details

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