Giving Delhi NCR’s infrastructure a substantial push, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 17, 2025 inaugurated two key National Highway projects — the Delhi stretch of the Dwarka Expressway and the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II) — easing commuting for residents across the region.

Constructed at a combined cost of around Rs 11,000 crore, these highways will significantly decongest the region, cut travel time, boost connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram, and support the long-term infrastructural growth of the National Capital Region.

The 29-km Dwarka Expressway comprises two sections — a 19-km stretch in Haryana, which was inaugurated in March 2024, and the 10.1-km Delhi section inaugurated by the Prime Minister today.

The Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway has been built at a cost of around Rs. 5,360 crore.

The Prime Minister also inaugurated the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan section of the Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II), along with new connectivity links to Bahadurgarh and Sonipat. The stretch has been developed at an estimated cost of about Rs 5,580 crore.

With improved connectivity, overall economic activity in the region is set to receive a major boost, with sectors such as real estate, logistics, and trade expected to benefit significantly.

Experts from the real estate sector believe that the enhanced connectivity will lead to increased demand for both residential and commercial developments, particularly in emerging micro-markets along the new corridors.

Mr. Pradeep Aggarwal, Founder & Chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd., said, “The inauguration of the Delhi stretch of Dwarka Expressway is a significant milestone in the infrastructural growth story of Delhi NCR. Dwarka Expressway, being a dynamic and transformative urban corridor, has not only significantly redefined connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram but has also provided a major push to real estate growth in the region. The recent inauguration of the Urban Extension Road (UER) II, also known as Delhi’s third Ring Road, complementing the fully operational 29-km Dwarka Expressway, further elevates its strategic importance. These interlinked, access-controlled highways are set to drastically reduce travel time between Delhi, IGI Airport, and Gurugram, while decongesting NH-48 and other key arterial routes.”

Bridging major economic hubs such as Cyber City, Udyog Vihar, and key IT parks, this infrastructure not only streamlines commuting but also catalyzes large-scale residential, commercial, and retail development. The doubling of property prices over the past 5 years on Dwarka Expressway is a testament to the fact that the infrastructural boom has a ripple effect on the real estate sector, increasing the overall appeal of the market among consumers. Moving forward, we anticipate that the growth story of the real estate market around Dwarka Expressway will continue to accelerate, driven by sustained infrastructure development, enhanced connectivity through the upcoming metro and the rising demand from both homebuyers and investors seeking long-term value.”

Mr. Ashok Kapur, Chairman, Krishna Group and Krisumi Corporation, said, “The inauguration of the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road (UER) II by the Hon’ble Prime Minister is a major step towards improving connectivity, boosting infrastructural growth, and stimulating economic activity in the Delhi NCR region. The housing sector, in particular, stands to benefit, as major infrastructural projects invariably enhance the overall appeal of the housing market among buyers. The Dwarka Expressway has emerged as a pivotal growth corridor, offering unmatched connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram and significantly reducing travel time.

The two-fold jump in property prices witnessed in the micro-market of the Dwarka Expressway over the past couple of years underscores the strong demand for premium homes in the region. With upcoming infrastructural upgrades, the presence of renowned educational institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, and well-developed social infrastructure, the Dwarka Expressway is poised to remain a leading driver of property growth, particularly in the premium housing segment.”