Eastern Peripheral E-way to be opened on Sunday

Delhi | Friday | 25th May, 2018

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#WATCH Earlier visuals from Eastern Peripheral Expressway; Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 135-km… https://t.co/sdhtDeEnxt — ANI (@ANI) 1527311432000The Eastern Peripheral Expressway ( EPE ) is finally complete and will be dedicated to the nation on Sunday, which is expected to bring much needed relief to the national capital Delhi. Peripheral Expressways around Delhi, comprising the Western Peripheral Expressway (WPE), also known as KMP, and the EPE connecting NH-1 and NH-2 from western and eastern sides of Delhi, was conceived with the twin objectives of decongesting and de-polluting the national capital by diverting traffic not destined for Delhi. In the absence of any peripheral road or an alternative route, all traffic coming from these roads traverse through Delhi, be it destined for Delhi or out of the capital city. The contractors deployed 2094 workers and another 7281 skilled and unskilled labourers.Close Tolling System: Toll will be collected only for the distance travelled and not for the entire length. Toll plazas are equipped with electronic toll collection system for faster processing and uninterrupted travel experience..