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The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has completed the restoration and widening of a 9.3-kilometre stretch of the Delhi-Meerut Road between Meerut Tiraha and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Duhai and handed it back to the Public Works Department (PWD). The road has been widened from 7 metres to 10.5 metres on both sides, along with the construction of nearly 6 km of drains to prevent waterlogging. The upgraded stretch runs below the operational Namo Bharat corridor and is expected to improve traffic flow and safety.
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has completed the restoration and widening of a 9.3-kilometre section of the Delhi-Meerut Road and formally handed it back to the Public Works Department (PWD). The upgraded stretch lies between Meerut Tiraha and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Duhai and passes through areas that experience heavy daily traffic. Advertisement
This road had been under NCRTC's maintenance since 2018, when it was entrusted to the corporation during the construction of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. While routine upkeep was carried out during this period, the road required full reconstruction due to sustained damage caused by high traffic volume, movement of heavy vehicles, and recurring waterlogging during monsoon months.
As part of the restoration, the road width on both sides has been increased from 7 metres to 10.5 metres to allow smoother traffic movement and reduce congestion. Nearly 6 km of drainage infrastructure has also been constructed to ensure proper water discharge and prevent flooding, which had earlier led to frequent deterioration of the road surface.
Safety measures were maintained throughout the construction period, including barricading along the median to separate traffic from work zones. These barricades have now been removed, and the road has been fully reopened for public use. The rebuilt stretch now supports mixed traffic, including private vehicles, commercial transport, and pedestrians.
The road runs beneath the elevated Namo Bharat corridor, where India's first semi-high-speed regional rail service is currently operational. To improve usability below the viaduct, landscaping has been carried out, replacing conventional dividers with green belts. Service lanes have also been provided near station entry and exit points to ensure passenger access without disrupting through traffic.
The restoration aligns with the phased commissioning of the Namo Bharat corridor, including operational sections extending towards Meerut South. With the completion of this road work, connectivity between Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut has improved, supporting both regional mobility and local commuting needs.
Source PTI
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