Gadkari congratulates team for laying Bituminous Concrete at Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway

New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari congratulated the teams of Cube Highways, L&T, and Ghaziabad Aligarh Expressway Pvt Ltd (GAEPL) for laying Bituminous Concrete over a distance of 100 lane kilometers in an unprecedented time of 100 hours at Ghaziabad-Aligarh Expressway, said the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in a statement on Friday. 

'Ghaziabad-Aligarh section of NH34 plays a vital role as a transportation link'

Addressing the celebration ceremony virtually, Gadkari said, "the Ghaziabad-Aligarh section of NH34, spanning 118 kilometers, plays a vital role as a transportation link between the densely populated regions of Ghaziabad and Aligarh." Further, he said that this project traverses various towns and cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Dadri, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Sikandrabad, Bulandshahr, and Khurja. "It serves as a critical trade route, facilitating the movement of goods and contributing to regional economic development by connecting industrial areas, agricultural regions, and educational institutions," he added.

'We have implemented the use of CCPR technology in project'

Gadkari said, "Emphasising our commitment to sustainability and cost-effectiveness, we have implemented the use of Cold Central Plant Recycling (CCPR) technology in the project." Further, he said that this innovative green technology involves utilising 90 percent of the milled material, which amounts to nearly 20 lakh square metre of road surface.

"Consequently, the consumption of virgin materials has been reduced to a mere 10 percent. 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 added.

Gadkari said, "Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, our commitment lies in ensuring exceptional mobility for every commuter, thereby promoting commerce and driving economic activities in the region through the development of world-class highways at the fastest speed without compromising on quality."

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