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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Light at the end? Dwarka tunnel eases traffic, not in rush hours
Gurgaon: The newly opened tunnel on the Delhi side of the Dwarka Expressway is providing much-needed relief to the congested Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, with nearly 60,000 vehicles using it daily. The 3.6km six-lane tunnel, which connects Shiv Murti on NH8 to Dwarka Sector 21, was made operational for a trial run on May 29 — initially open for three hours between 12pm and 3pm. But from Monday, it has opened round the clock, allowing unrestricted movement through both the main tunnel and the 1.5km two-lane connector that links Dwarka Expressway to NH8 towards Gurgaon. While NH8 still handles over 3 lakh passenger car units (PCUs) at Sirhaul toll plaza every day, the opening of the tunnel is helping redistribute traffic and easing pressure at some of its worst choke points — Mahipalpur, Rangpuri and Rajokri — offering relief, albeit limited, for commuters during non-peak hours, according to National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The rerouting of 60,000 vehicles daily — primarily local and airport-bound traffic — is already shifting traffic flows, reducing the load on Gurgaon-Delhi Expressway at choke points where multiple streams used to converge. According to NHAI, Dwarka Expressway corridor now handles over 1 lakh PCUs daily. The Haryana section of the road, operational since last year, connects to Kherki Daula, making it a viable alternative for residents of sectors 81–115 and adjoining areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Guayaquil: Ecuatorianos: generen un segundo ingreso con Amazon CFD. InvestIQ Registrarse Undo NHAI said the 60,000 daily PCU count includes only tunnel traffic. Many heavy vehicles and those using surface roads and service lanes are yet to be accounted for. Before the tunnel opened, vehicles from Gurgaon via Dwarka Expressway, Kapashera and Dwarka inflow all converged at Shiv Murti, creating a bottleneck. Additionally, traffic moving in the Gurgaon-Delhi direction on NH8 also merged at Rangpuri. This caused a funnel effect, backing up traffic well into Gurgaon during peak hours. With the tunnel operational, these streams are being gradually separated, offering a smoother flow, especially outside the office rush. With the new tunnel open, many commuters are bypassing Mahipalpur and Rangpuri altogether, especially those travelling to or from the airport and west Delhi. An NHAI official said on Tuesday, "Traffic headed to the airport or west Delhi is gradually shifting away from NH8. This has started easing pressure on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway, especially in non-peak hours. We are conducting a traffic pattern study. It will take two more weeks to get a full picture. " Though the opening of the tunnel has helped commuters partially, the rush-hour traffic is still a Sharma, one of the commuters, said, "It was raining on Tuesday evening when I left Udyog Vihar around 6.30pm for Terminal 1. During non-peak hours, it is just 20-minute drive but today it took me two hours. Vehicles were crawling till Mahipalpur flyover and the rain just made things worse." Shubham Choudhary, an accounts executive who drives from Palam to Udyog Vihar, said, "Earlier, I would lose 30-45 minutes just navigating Mahipalpur and Rangpuri. Now, it moves, even if slowly. On most days, I save about 15-20 minutes."
Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
2 years on, work on damaged water pipeline in Panchkula to begin soon
Panchkula: Two years after a water pipeline connecting Kaushalya Dam to Panchkula was damaged during the monsoon, the long-awaited repair work has finally been allotted to a firm. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This move is expected to bring significant relief to residents, particularly those in trans-Ghaggar sectors, who have been grappling with persistent water shortages. Officials said the estimated cost of the project is around Rs 9 crore. The pipeline will channel water from Kaushalya Dam to Sector 1 and Sector 32 water treatment plants via Beed Ghaggar village. Once treated, the water will be distributed to trans-Ghaggar areas and other sectors across the city. The work is scheduled to commence after the monsoon season and is expected to be completed within four months. The repaired pipeline will supply 45 megalitres per day (MLD) of water to Panchkula. Currently, the city receives 97 MLD - 45 MLD from Kajauli waterworks and the rest from tubewells. A senior water supply officer said while the current supply meets the city's demand, the addition of dam water will allow for reduced dependence on tubewells, helping conserve groundwater resources. Residents have long complained about water shortages, especially in trans-Ghaggar sectors, since the pipeline was damaged. The major damage occurred near Amarvati Enclave bridge on Shimla national highway. Officials said while some sections of the pipeline will be repaired, others will be replaced entirely. Explaining the delay in initiating the repair work, officials said Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority (PMDA) had to conduct a comprehensive survey of the entire pipeline stretch to assess the extent of damage and determine where repairs or replacements were necessary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also, a no-objection certificate (NOC) had to be obtained from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), as the pipeline crosses near one of its bridges. Only after these steps were completed could the project estimate be finalised and the work allotted through a tendering process. Officials said the repair work will begin once the monsoon ends, as weather conditions during the rainy season are not conducive to such infrastructure projects.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- United News of India
Govt unveils Rs 3,000 FASTag annual pass for Pvt vehicles from Aug 15
New Delhi, June 18 (UNI) In a major push towards hassle-free and efficient highway travel, the government on Wednesday announced the launch of a FASTag-based annual pass, priced at Rs 3,000, effective from August 15. The pass, designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans will be valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 highway trips, whichever is earlier, Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways posted this information on social media platform X. The annual pass will enable seamless movement across National Highways and aims to address long-standing issues at toll plazas, especially those located within a 60 km range, he said. A dedicated link for activation and renewal will soon be made available on the Rajmarg Yatra App as well as on the official websites of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This policy will address the long-standing concerns regarding toll plazas located within a 60 km range and simplify the toll payments through a single, affordable transaction. By reducing wait times, easing congestion, and minimising disputes at toll plazas, the annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners, the Minister added.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Govt announces annual FASTag pass for ₹3,000, effective August 15
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday announced the introduction of a FASTag-based annual pass. In a post on X, Gadkari said the pass, which will be priced at ₹3,000, is being introduced to promote hassle-free highway travel and will come into effect starting August 15. The minister said the pass will be valid for a year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips, whichever comes first. The pass has been designed exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, the minister added. Gadkari said the annual pass aims to ensure seamless and cost-effective travel across national highways throughout the country and aims to address long-standing concerns related to toll plazas that are located within a 60 km range. It will simplify toll payments via a single, affordable transaction. The annual pass aims to deliver a faster and smoother travel experience for millions of private vehicle owners by minimising wait times, easing congestion, and bringing down disputes at toll plazas, the minister stated. The annual pass will be made available through the Rajmarg Yatra mobile application and on the official websites of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). A dedicated link for its activation and renewal will soon be rolled out for the users ahead of its launch. Currently, commuters who frequently pass through a toll plaza can obtain a monthly pass by submitting their relevant documents. The monthly pass is made available for ₹340 a month, totalling ₹4,080 annually. Earlier this year, Gadkari hinted at developing plans for car owner passes. Earlier, in February this year, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) clarified that the new norms for FASTag transactions will not impact the experience of the users on highway toll plazas. The clarification was issued after the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), an umbrella organisation for operating retail payments and settlement systems, introduced a new regulation with regard to delayed transactions due to inactive FASTags at toll plazas. The rules came into effect on February 17.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Automotive
- First Post
Govt announces FASTag passes for Rs 3,000 a year for seamless highway drive in India, check details
The FASTag annual pass is priced at Rs 3,000, which will be valid for an entire year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier). All vehicles that are privately owned and are non-commercial will be eligible to apply and avail of the offers pass read more To make travelling by road more seamless, the central government has introduced a FASTag-based annual pass for commuters in India. Union Minister of Road, Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, made the announcement on Wednesday. The annual pass will come into effect from August 15 this year and can be availed by private car, jeep and van owners across India. What is the annual pass? The FASTag annual pass is priced at Rs 3,000, which will be valid for an entire year or 200 trips (whichever is earlier). All vehicles that are privately owned and are non-commercial will be eligible to apply and avail of the offers pass. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Your browser does not support the video tag. Once availed, the pass will cover all national highways across the country. The pass can be activated via the Rajmarg Yatra App, the National Highways Authority of India website, or Ministry of Road Transport and Highways website. How will it help? Using the annual pass will significantly enhance highway travel by reducing the need to stop and pay at toll plazas within a 60 km range. This not only offers a cost-effective and convenient travel experience but also helps in avoiding traffic jams and long queues commonly seen at toll booths. Additionally, it minimises disputes over toll collection, ensuring a smoother and more efficient journey for commuters.
