New Delhi, May 28 (UNI) To enhance traffic flow and decongest the Delhi-Gurugram section of NH 48, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will begin trial run of the tunnel and underpasses on the Delhi section of Dwarka Expressway from Thursday.

The trial run will take place from 12 noon to 3 pm every day, an official statement said.

This will mark a significant step toward enhancing mobility and reducing congestion in Delhi NCR. The underpasses opened for the trial run will include a shallow tunnel connecting Dwarka/Yashobhumi to Airport through Airport Underpasses and vice versa.

Further, users can also ply towards Gurugram (towards Sirhaul) from Dwarka/Yashobhumi through shallow tunnel and right turn underpass.

Moreover, a combination of airport underpasses along with right turn underpass can be used from Terminal 3 to Gurugram (towards Sirhaul).

The trial period will help NHAI to monitor and evaluate traffic patterns, safety measures, and infrastructure efficiency to ensure seamless integration into the city’s transport network.

The tunnel will have a height restriction of vehicles upeto 4.5 metrs and slow-moving vehicles like two wheelers, three wheelers and vehicles carrying flammable materials like oil tankers will not be allowed inside the tunnel and underpasses. The tunnel is likely to be fully operational from June 5.

The tunnel has been built using advanced engineering and safety features. It is equipped with CCTV surveillance, a dedicated control room, and emergency exits to ensure commuter safety and efficiency.

The tunnel’s strategic location and layout will benefit large number of daily commuters and reduce the burden on surface roads and reduce congestion by connecting Dwarka Expressway to the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Once operational, the underpasses shall provide alternate connectivity to IGI Airport through the shallow tunnel, improving connectivity between Delhi, Gurugram, and northern cities. It will help to streamline traffic flow between key areas such as Gurugram, Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Alipur as well as enhance connectivity with other corridors in and around Delhi-NCR to facilitate seamless movement of traffic from Gurugram, Faridabad, and Manesar towards northern destinations like Sonipat, Panipat, and Chandigarh. UNI RBE SSP