The opening of the Dwarka Expressway and Urban Extension Road (UER) II is set to provide a major boost to peripheral areas of Delhi as the main cities are becoming unaffordable to home buyers, according to property developers. They said areas such as Sonipat, Panipat, and Kundli stand to gain from UER, which will provide easier access to the Delhi airport.
“Dwarka Expressway has not only significantly redefined connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram but has also provided a major push to real estate growth in the region,” said Pradeep Aggarwal, founder and chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd. “The inauguration of the Urban Extension Road (UER) II, also known as Delhi’s third Ring Road, complementing the fully operational 29-km Dwarka Expressway, further elevates its strategic importance.”
The new highways will reduce travel time between Delhi, IGI Airport, and Gurugram, while decongesting NH-48 and other key arterial routes.
Property prices have doubled in the past five years on Dwarka Expressway due to the infrastructure boom.
“UER-II is expected to bring IGI Airport within 20 minutes from the Kundli/Delhi border, which was around two hours earlier. This will also reduce distance to Central Delhi, West, and South-West Delhi areas,” said Akshay Taneja, CEO, TDI Infrastructure. “We typically see double-digit price gains in the first 12–24 months after such connectivity.”
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Property prices in Sonipat are currently 30-50% lower than Gurugram or Noida while Kundli land values have surged 190% since 2020. Developments like Maruti Suzuki’s Kharkhodaplant, alongside UER-2’s spurs, will attract industries and professionals, spurring demand for affordable homes and logistics hubs.“Advancements like fully driverless metro corridors, the upcoming expressway to Jewar International Airport, and high-speed RRTS are collectively redefining the region’s connectivity, economic dynamism, and urban landscape,” said Abhay Kumar Mishra, president & CEO, Jindal Realty.Developers said the housing sector stands to benefit as major infrastructural projects invariably enhance the overall appeal of the housing market among buyers.“The Dwarka Expressway has emerged as a pivotal growth corridor, offering unmatched connectivity between Delhi and Gurugram and significantly reducing travel time,” said Ashok Kapur, chairman, Krishna Group and Krisumi Corporation.
Yashank Wason, Managing Director, Royal Green Realty, said, “The inauguration of UER 2 is set to redefine connectivity across Delhi NCR, significantly cutting travel time between Sonipat and IGI Airport. This landmark infrastructure development will greatly improve access to major NCR cities, spurring economic growth and urban expansion. For Sonipat’s real estate market, it is a truly transformative moment — seamless connectivity will attract a surge of professionals, families, and investors”.
