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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.
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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