The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated plans for a 20-kilometre elevated corridor aimed at easing the growing traffic burden on the Delhi–Gurugram (NH-48) stretch and its adjoining arterial roads. The project, which is estimated to cost nearly ₹5,000 crore, subject to detailed project report (DPR) evaluation, is planned to run parallel to NH-48 from AIIMS/INA to the Mahipalpur Bypass and further towards the Gurugram–Faridabad Road.
NHAI has already invited bids for preparing the DPR, with the report expected by October 15. The proposed corridor will be designed as a signal-free stretch, incorporating strategically placed off-ramp exits at key junctions including IFFCO Chowk, IGI Airport, and Mahipalpur. This design aims to provide seamless traffic movement for commuters travelling not only between Delhi and Gurugram but also towards Ghaziabad, Noida, and Greater Noida.
Officials stated that the project is expected to significantly reduce traffic snarls and long travel delays, which have become a daily challenge for commuters along the Delhi–Gurugram corridor—one of the busiest stretches in the country. By providing an alternative elevated route, the corridor is likely to decongest surface roads, improve road safety, and cut down overall travel time between Delhi and Gurugram.
The project also aligns with the government’s broader infrastructure development vision to improve urban mobility and create future-ready transport systems in the National Capital Region (NCR). Once implemented, the elevated corridor is expected to not only improve commuter convenience but also enhance connectivity between Delhi and key satellite cities, boosting economic activity in the region.
