Will Dwarka Expressway and UER-II Cut Noida-Delhi IGI Airport Travel Time to 20 Minutes? Netizens Question Viral Claim, Here’s What Official Press Release Says
A viral claim suggested Dwarka Expressway and UER-II would cut Noida–IGI Airport travel to 20 minutes. Netizens quickly debunked the claim, pointing out Noida lies in the opposite direction. The official release confirms the new highways will ease congestion and improve NCR connectivity, but the 20-minute Noida-Airport claim is false.
Delhi, August 17: Can Noida residents really reach Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in just 20 minutes once the Dwarka Expressway and UER-II open? Several media reports claimed so, with headlines declaring: "Delhi Airport to Noida in Just 20 Minutes!" The assertion quickly drew netizens' attention, fueling debate and raising doubts among commuters and urban planners alike.
Many netizens questioned the accuracy of the claim, pointing out geographical and logistical flaws. The account @NoidaUpdatesX called it "clickbait news," stressing that the opened section links West Delhi, Gurugram, Sonipat, Chandigarh, and Jaipur, not Noida. User @access2amit sought clarity on whether UER-II connects IGI Airport to Noida, while @PropertyDecoder explained that reaching the UER-II starting point from Noida itself takes 50–60 minutes. Others, including @BunnyPunia and @Arun_Thapar, emphasised that Noida lies in the opposite direction of UER-II, making the 20-minute claim unrealistic. Is There Sunday Mega Block on August 17, 2025? Will Mumbai Local Train Services Be Affected on Central, Western and Harbour Lines? All You Need To Know.
'Noida to Delhi Airport in 20 Minutes!', Claims Viral X Post
User Calls Viral Claim 'Clickbait News'
'Does UER-II Really Link IGI to Noida?', Questions User
'Reaching UER-II From Noida Takes an Hour', User Clarifies
Netizen Calls Noida-IGI 20-Min Shortcut a 'Myth'
Netizen Reacts, 'HOW? Fastest Route Still DND–NH-48, Not UER-II'
'Noida Opposite Direction, Geography Check Needed', Says User
Meanwhile, an official press release clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway and the Alipur–Dichaon Kalan stretch of UER-II on August 17. The statement confirmed that the project’s main goal is to decongest Delhi and improve NCR connectivity, particularly to Bahadurgarh, Sonipat, and West Delhi. While the expressways will ease travel between IGI Airport, Alipur, and adjoining regions, no mention was made of a direct time-cutting link to Noida. Is August 16 Bank Holiday? Will Banks Remain Open or Closed on 3rd Saturday Falling on 16th August 2025? All You Need To Know.
In conclusion, while the Dwarka Expressway and UER-II will significantly improve traffic flow in Delhi and NCR, the viral claim of reducing Noida–IGI Airport travel time to just 20 minutes is exaggerated and misleading.
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Noida to Delhi Airport in 20 minutes! Dwarka Expressway and UER-II stretch opening on August 17 will make it possible.
The official release confirms the projects will decongest Delhi and improve NCR connectivity, but Noida–Airport travel in 20 minutes is exaggerated and misleading.
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