Ahead of UP polls, NDA fast-tracks NH-24 work:
With eyes firmly set on the 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, the NDA government has decided to speed up the widening of NH-24 that runs from the national capital through large parts of the northern state. Though the proposal has been in the drawing board for several years, NHAI is set to invite tenders for widening the Delhi (Nizamuddin Bridge) to Hapur stretch of this highway to 14 lanes within a fortnight. Sources in NHAI and road transport ministry confirmed that the packages for awarding this work have been finalized, which would require Rs 2,800 crore investment. "The existing highway, which is on the embankment, will be converted into a non-stop access-controlled expressway (few entry and exits) and commuters using this stretch will pay toll. There will be minor widening of the existing corridor. Under this project, four lanes on each side will be built along the dedicated expressway. Commuters don't need to pay for using these lanes," said an NHAI official. #NH-24 #widening #ghaziabad #delhi #NDA www.skbdevelopers.com
