100 kms road constructed in 100 hours! Nitin Gadkari announces new record of of Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway, calls it proud moment!
India has set a new record in the construction of roads by building 100km of bituminous concrete in just 100 hours on its Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway.
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In a hugely proud moment in the construction of roads in India, 100 km of road was constructed in a record time of 100 hours on the Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway. 100 kms of bituminous concrete was laid on the road in 100 hours highlighting the dedication and ingenuity of India's road infrastructure industry.
Union Minister Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has extended his congratulations to the teams of Cube Highways, L&T and Ghaziabad Aligarh Expressway Pvt Ltd (GAEPL) for their outstanding achievement, the transport ministry said in a statement.
Speaking at the celebrations of the achievement of the feat, Gadkari said that the Ghaziabad-Aligarh section of NH34 is very important for its role as a transport link between the cities of Ghaziabad and Aligarh. The expressway runs for a length of 118 kms.
"The project runs through various towns and cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr and Khurja and serves as a critical trade route facilitating the movement of goods, contributing to regional economic development by connecting industrial areas, agricultural regions and educational institutions," he said.
Proud moment for the entire nation!
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) May 19, 2023
The Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway has made history by achieving a remarkable feat: the laying of Bituminous Concrete over a distance of 100 lane kilometers in an unprecedented time of 100 hours. This accomplishment highlights the dedication and… pic.twitter.com/YMZrttGELE
"Emphasizing on our commitment to sustainability and cost effectiveness, we have implemented the use of Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) technology in the project," he added.
Gadkari said that the technology involves utilizing 90% of the milled material, which amounts to nearly 20 lakh square meters of road surface.
"Consequently, the consumption of virgin materials has been reduced to a mere 10%. By adopting this approach, we have significantly reduced fuel consumption and the associated greenhouse gas emissions, thereby making a substantial contribution to lowering our carbon footprint," he said.