The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major road infrastructure projects worth over ₹14,000 crore on Wednesday. The projects include a ₹6,970-crore, eight-kilometre six-lane tunnel in Delhi and a ₹7,145-crore, 242-kilometre access-controlled highway connecting Kanpur and Kabrai in Uttar Pradesh, according to livemint.com.
The CCEA, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared the plan to enhance connectivity and infrastructure. The Delhi tunnel project aims to ease traffic congestion, while the Kanpur-Kabrai highway will improve transport links between Uttar Pradesh's industrial hubs and the mineral-rich, manufacturing, and agricultural regions of Madhya Pradesh. The combined investment totals ₹14,115 crore.
These infrastructure projects are significant for regional development and economic growth. The Kanpur-Kabrai highway will facilitate smoother movement of goods and people across key industrial and agricultural zones, potentially boosting trade and investment. The Delhi tunnel is expected to reduce travel time and congestion in the capital's busy corridors, aligning with broader urban mobility goals.
The Cabinet approval marks a critical step toward implementation, with the projects set to enhance connectivity and economic integration. The Kanpur-Kabrai highway spans 242 kilometres, while the Delhi tunnel covers eight kilometres, both designed to modern standards for improved traffic flow and safety, as reported by livemint.com.