To provide swift connectivity to commuters traveling from the eastern side of the National Capital Region (NCR), the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), was approved in 2015. The Eastern Peripheral Highway was constructed in 500 days. It is also known as the Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal (KGP) Expressway.
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway is a peripheral road around Delhi. Thus, traffic which is not destined for Delhi, does not pass through the city. Owing to this, there is no congestion and pollution in the city. The development of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway has helped in uplifting the socio-economic condition of these regions. The expressway has also increased employment potential for local labourers for project activities.
The total cost of construction for the Eastern Peripheral Expressway was Rs 11,000 crore. The expressway was inaugurated Modi in May 2018.
Along with the Western Peripheral Expressway (WPE), this 135-km-long expressway completes the largest ring road corridor around Delhi. This guide shares details about the Eastern Peripheral Expressway including the eastern peripheral expressway toll rates list and impact of the expressway on real estate nearby.
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Where does the Eastern Peripheral Expressway start?
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway starts from Kundli, Sonipat of Haryana. Here, it separates from the Western Peripheral Expressway and traverses across Baghpat, Aligarh, Ghaziabad, Noida districts of Uttar Pradesh and Faridabad in Haryana.
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Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Quick facts
| Official name | Eastern Peripheral Expressway, Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal Expressway |
| National Expressway | National Expressway 2 (NE-2) |
| Inaugurated in | May 2018 |
| Maintained by | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Project cost | Rs 11,000 crore |
| Starts at | Kundli , Sonipat |
| Ends at | Dholagarh, Palwal |
| Length | 135 km |
| Number of lanes | 6 lanes |
Eastern Peripheral Expressway toll rates list
| Location between | Toll rate |
| Dasna and Duhai | Rs 15 |
| Duhai to Mavi Kalan (Baghpat) | Rs 55 |
| Duhai to Chhajju Nagar | Rs 180 |
| Dasna to Chhajju Nagar | Rs 165 |
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway toll rates was last revised on April 1, 2022. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) increased the toll rates on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway by 10% to 50%.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway map and route
Declared as the National Expressway-2, the corridor starts from Sonipat and passes through Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida in UP and Faridabad in Haryana, before ending at Palwal. It meets the Western Peripheral Expressway in Sonipat and and Palwal.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway route entry and exit points
For commuters, there are seven exit points on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. All these exit points are named after the villages such as Baghpat, Duhai, Dasna, Dadri and Atali-Chasna, leading towards Meerut, Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Facilities
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has seven exits for easy movement.
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has around 406 structures, including four major bridges, 46 minor bridges, three flyovers, seven interchanges, 221 underpasses and eight railway over-bridges (ROBs).
- This is one of the first expressways to have a closed tolling system, in which the toll will be collected only on the distance travelled and not on the entire length.
- To curb speeding of vehicles, the expressway has an auto challan system. Cameras have been set up at different locations to capture the speed of the vehicles.
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway also has a cycle track of 2.5 m width on both sides.
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway is also installed with solar panels, to provide power to lights along the road. It is also India’s first smart and green highway.
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway is also installed with solar panels, to provide power to lights along the road. It is also India’s first smart and green highway.
- The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has amenities such as restaurants, motels, restrooms, shops, fuel refill stations etc. Also, along the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, there are installed replicas of Indian monuments including the India Gate, Qutub Minar, Char Minar, Hawa Mahal etc.
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Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Speed limit
As compared to other expressways, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway has a higher speed limit of 120 kmph. Consultations are ongoing, to increase the average speed on multi-lane expressway corridors.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Security measures
There are CCTV cameras installed every two km on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway for the safety of commuters. The Eastern Peripheral Expressway also has patrolling vans that are positioned at every 25 km for do that crime in the city and vicinity are prevented. Additionally, the expressway also has warning and tracking devices that manage and prevent incidents.
Is Eastern Peripheral Expressway connected to Yamuna Expressway?
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has been connected with the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and will soon be linked with the Yamuna Expressway via a planned interchange to be built near Jaganpur Afzalpur village.
Currently, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway is not connected to the Yamuna Expressway. However, a link will be provided to the expressway with the help of an interchange. This project will be funded by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) and was delayed because of land acquisition dispute. This interlink which will help in easy travel will be ready by mid 2025, mention media reports.
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway will join the Taj Expressway near Noida that is expected to impact property prices in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, with the joining of these two expressways, travel to the Noida International Airport that is expected to be open by April 2025 will be faster.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Packages
| Package | Distance | Contractor | |
| Kundli end | 1 km – 22 km | 21.0 | Sadbhav Engineering |
| 22 km – 46.5 km | 24.5 | Sadbhav Engineering | |
| 46.5 km – 71 km | 24.5 | Sadbhav Engineering | |
| 71 km – 93 km | 22.0 | Ashoka Buildcon | |
| 93 km -114 km | 21.0 | Oriental Structural Engineers | |
| Palwal end | 114 km – 136.0 km | 22.0 |
Spanning 135 km, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway is divided in six packages and was allocated to five separate contractors.
Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Real estate impact
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway along with the Western Peripheral Expressway completes the largest Ring Road around Delhi. With its excellent connectivity and being present in the outskirts, larger configuration properties at affordable rates are possible here. The Eastern Peripheral Expressway will connect Faridabad, the industrial hub and Ghaziabad, the residential hub in a seamless way.
| Average price for buying | Price range per sqft | Average rent | Average price | |
| Dasna
|
Rs 4,797 per sqft | Rs 3,181 – Rs 12,037 | Rs 10,000 | Rs 9,000 to Rs 12,000 |
| Baghpat
|
Rs 2,465 per sqft | Rs 2,500 – Rs 2,531 | Rs 15,000 | Rs 15,000 to Rs 15,000 |
| Kundli
|
Rs 3,330 per sqft | Rs 1,416 – Rs 4,964 | Rs 17,321 | Rs 15,000 to Rs 15,000 |
| Ghaziabad | Rs 3,627 per sqft | Rs 1,250 – Rs 11,111 | Rs 17,000 | Rs 16,000 – Rs 16,000 |
Source: Housing.com
Housing.com POV
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has positively impacted the infrastructure in and around the Delhi-NCR, Kundli-Ghaziabad-Palwal. Through this, the traffic has decongested, newer areas have opened up and commercial and economic centres have come into play. The Eastern Peripheral Expressway has helped farmers, residents and businessmen of NCR-Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana by playing a pivotal in the connectivity.
FAQs
Where does the Eastern Peripheral Expressway start?
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway runs from Sonipat to Palwal and passes through Baghpat, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Faridabad.
When did the Eastern Peripheral Expressway start?
The Eastern Peripheral Expressway was inaugurated by PM Modi on May 27, 2018.
What is the speed limit on the peripheral expressway?
The speed limit on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway is 120 km/h.
What is the toll charges for Eastern Peripheral Expressway?
The toll charges for LMV to MTP Chajju Nagar is Rs 135 on the Dasna Eastern Periperal Expressway.
What is the full form of EPE highway?
The full form of EPE highway is the Eastern Peripheral Expressway. It is also known as the Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal Expressway (KGP Expressway)
Can we ride bike on Eastern Peripheral Expressway?
The entry of two-wheelers and three-wheelers is banned on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.
Is the Eastern Peripheral Expressway complete?
Yes, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway is fully complete and operational.
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