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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways Shri Harsh Malhotra Lays Foundation Stones for Two Foot Over Bridges on Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway in East Delhi

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Shri Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways, laid the foundation stones for two Foot Over Bridges (FOBs) at Geeta Colony/Gandhi Nagar and Ramesh Park, Laxmi Nagar on the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway (NH-709B) in East Delhi. A third FOB has also been approved near Bhajanpura, Garhi Mendu, bringing the total cost of the three FOBs to ₹12.8 crore. Equipped with lift facilities, the FOBs aim to enhance pedestrian safety, accessibility, and mobility in densely populated urban stretches. Additionally, the project incorporates under-elevated parking facilities, comprehensive beautification, EV charging amenities, and the installation of solar panels to promote renewable energy usage along the highway.

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