The centre has given its green nod to construction of Dasna-Meerut six-lane connector under Delhi-Meerut Expressway at a cost of 1,658 crore rupees. <br/><br/>The ambitious Delhi-Meerut Expressway project, proposes construction of total four stretches, including Nizamuddin bridge to UP border, UP border to Dasna and Dasna to Hapur. The project aimed at de-congesting traffic in the national capital. <br/><br/>A senior official said, based on the recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee, the Environment Ministry has given environment clearance to NHAI's proposal to construct a greenfield alignment of Delhi-Meerut Expressway from Dasna to Meerut and the six-lane connector.