So, this may be the most expensive projects the government has ever undertaken. The 135 km long Delhi Meerut Expressway was built at a cost of INR 11,000 crore. In fact, it has features like vertical gardens and solar systems.
Points To Remember About The Expressway:
- India’s first highway to be lit by solar panels, with provision for rainwater harvesting every 500 meters.
- It showcases 36 national monuments, 40 fountains & it was all completed in 500 days.
- Moreover, the expressway has 8 solar power plants with a capacity of 4,000 kilo-watts.
- In fact, it has auto challan systems, provisions for tolling with an iconic tolling plaza.
- Additionally, it also has intelligent highway traffic management system and video incident detection system.
What’s More?
- It will divert traffic with a volume of over 50,000 vehicles.
- It has 14 lanes in total, a cycle track and footpaths on either side.
So, the next time you find yourself going toward Meerut, don’t forget to take the expressway!
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