New Delhi, The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) held a public hearing on Thursday to take up the proposed construction of a 4.3 km twin-tube road tunnel, aimed at reducing traffic congestion. around Mahipalpur and areas leading to Delhi airport.
The planned project involves a 4,983-kilometre tunnel with a 45-metre-wide Right of Way (PRoW), starting at Shiv Murti Junction and ending at Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, according to the DPCC statement.
A DPCC official said: "The public hearing focused on the environmental aspects of the project, specifically the construction of a road tunnel for NH-148E, designed to connect with NH-248BB in Delhi. The findings of today's hearing are will be sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)."
The tunnel will feature a 4,300 km long double-tube section and a surface road, designed to ease traffic congestion, especially around Mahipalpur and areas leading to the Delhi airport.
According to the statement, the new tunnel aims to provide a more efficient route for heavy traffic, reducing the severe congestion on NH-48 caused by traffic from Gurugram and the city's narrow roads.
The tunnel, which is completely new and underground, is expected to minimize environmental impact while improving traffic flow and connectivity.
"The proposed six-lane tunnel will align with the existing six-lane road on Nelson Mandela Marg, ensuring smooth traffic transitions without major disruption during peak hours," the statement read.
However, the project will require the removal of approximately 417 trees along the impact corridor.
To address this and other environmental concerns, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared with a budget of Rs. 77.53 crore, according to a statement.
The project led by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU, Dwarka, which has already received Terms of Reference (ToR) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF and CC), he added.
The planned project involves a 4,983-kilometre tunnel with a 45-metre-wide Right of Way (PRoW), starting at Shiv Murti Junction and ending at Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, according to the DPCC statement.
A DPCC official said: "The public hearing focused on the environmental aspects of the project, specifically the construction of a road tunnel for NH-148E, designed to connect with NH-248BB in Delhi. The findings of today's hearing are will be sent to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC)."
The tunnel will feature a 4,300 km long double-tube section and a surface road, designed to ease traffic congestion, especially around Mahipalpur and areas leading to the Delhi airport.
According to the statement, the new tunnel aims to provide a more efficient route for heavy traffic, reducing the severe congestion on NH-48 caused by traffic from Gurugram and the city's narrow roads.
The tunnel, which is completely new and underground, is expected to minimize environmental impact while improving traffic flow and connectivity.
"The proposed six-lane tunnel will align with the existing six-lane road on Nelson Mandela Marg, ensuring smooth traffic transitions without major disruption during peak hours," the statement read.
However, the project will require the removal of approximately 417 trees along the impact corridor.
To address this and other environmental concerns, a comprehensive Environmental Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared with a budget of Rs. 77.53 crore, according to a statement.
The project led by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) PIU, Dwarka, which has already received Terms of Reference (ToR) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF and CC), he added.
