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Cabinet approves Construction of 6 Lane Road Tunnel For NH-148AE connecting Dwarka Expressway (NH 248 BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj in Delhi with a Total Project Length of 8.1 Km worth Rs. 6969.67 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) under NH (O) scheme
Approval of 6-Lane Tunnel Between Dwarka Expressway and Vasant Kunj
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 1 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the construction of a 6-lane road tunnel under NH-148AE. This tunnel will connect Dwarka Expressway (NH 248 BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, Delhi.
The UPSC angle
General Studies Paper IIGeneral Studies Paper III
Infrastructure and Economic Impact
This project highlights the government's focus on improving urban infrastructure and regional connectivity. UPSC aspirants should understand its implications for economic growth and employment generation in urban centers.
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