The 135 km Eastern Peripheral Expressway project has been split into three parts to fast track the construction work. The decision was taken by NHAI as the project has over 90 structures -- underpasses, over bridges and flyovers -- which make it heavy on cost.
The decision to split the Rs 6,290 crore project was taken following the failure of NHAI to receive even a single bid for the project when it was offered in April 2014 to private developers. Splitting the project will also allow the work to begin simultaneously at three segments, enabling early completion of the whole project.
The three parts of the expressway would ease the traffic congestion in the NCR region by connecting Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Palwal. The proposed expressway will also be connected to Yamuna Expressway between Delhi and Agra.
The detailed project report (DPR) for this is already under preparation and the three projects are expected to be bid out soon.
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway project was among the four projects cleared by the Union Cabinet in July 2013.
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