Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Urges Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Declare Mandi Road a National Highway

New Delhi, 10 July 2026: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has written to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari, urging him to declare the strategically important Mandi Road in South Delhi a National Highway and entrust its development to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). In her letter, the Chief Minister stated that the nearly 8.8-km-long Mandi Road is a key strategic transport corridor in Delhi-NCR. It connects Mehrauli-Gurugram Road (NH-148A) near Chhatarpur Metro Station with the Gurugram-Faridabad Road at the Delhi-Haryana border. The road serves as a vital link between the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the neighbouring economic centres of Gurugram and Faridabad, while also playing an important role in facilitating smooth inter-state traffic movement.

The Chief Minister also pointed out that the Governing Body of the Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning & Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC), at its 68th meeting held on September 27, 2023, had recognised the importance of Mandi Road and supported the proposal for its widening and comprehensive development. She said that, considering the road’s strategic significance, its existing and future traffic demand, and its direct connectivity with National Highway-148A, it should be considered for inclusion under the jurisdiction of the NHAI.

The Chief Minister requested the Union Minister to declare Mandi Road a National Highway and entrust its development to the NHAI so that an integrated development plan can be prepared, uniform engineering standards can be adopted, and the timely upgradation of this important corridor can be ensured. She said the initiative would provide better and smoother travel for commuters who use the road every day. It would also strengthen connectivity across Delhi-NCR and give fresh momentum to regional economic growth. She further urged Union Minister Shri Nitin Jairam Gadkari to consider the proposal favourably and expressed hope for his continued support in taking the matter forward.