Published at December 19, 2024 by InfraJunction
India's expressway network is transforming the travel experience. These modern highways offer a blend of speed, comfort, and convenience. Travel times are significantly reduced, ensuring smoother and safer journeys.
Expressways cut through scenic landscapes and connect key economic hubs. They are vital lifelines driving connectivity, economic growth, and mobility. India's expressways are paving the way for a faster and more efficient travel future.
Many expressways have already become popular among petrolheads and travel enthusiasts. Now, several new expressways are set to join the list. Let’s explore some of the most anticipated upcoming expressways.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is a game-changer for inter-state connectivity. It will reduce the distance between Delhi and Mumbai by 180 km, bringing it down from 1,424 km to 1,242 km.
This week, a 28-kilometer stretch of the expressway was opened to the public. The eight-lane road will boost connectivity across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. It marks a significant milestone in India’s infrastructure development.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is set to cut travel time from 24 hours to just 12 hours. It promises to revolutionize connectivity and improve travel efficiency across states.
According to Roadways Minister Nitin Gadkari, this will be India’s first expressway designed with a 21-meter median. Built on the principles of forgiving highways, it will allow inward expansion for future development.
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will bring features rarely seen in Indian road infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, it will include a state-of-the-art traffic management system.
A dedicated three-meter-wide utility corridor will be built to accommodate fiber optic cables, pipelines, and solar power systems. The expressway will also prioritize sustainability with rainwater harvesting every 500 meters. Over 2,000 water recharge points are planned to enhance groundwater levels.
The completion timeline for the expressway has been revised to October 2025. This ambitious project aims to set new benchmarks in modern road infrastructure.
The Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is a key Greenfield project under development in India. This scenic expressway will significantly reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai.
Spanning 262 kilometers, the expressway will pass through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It is designed for a speed limit of 120 km/h, ensuring faster and smoother travel.
The project is being constructed at a cost of over Rs 17,000 crore. The completion timeline is set for August 2025.
Currently, a 71-kilometer stretch of the Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is open to the public, offering a glimpse of the modern infrastructure.
The Dwarka Expressway is a significant addition to India’s road infrastructure. Spanning 29 kilometers, it covers 18.9 km in Haryana and 10.1 km in Delhi.
The expressway begins at Shiv Murti on National Highway 8 and ends near the Kherki Daula toll plaza. It will provide a seamless commuting option for travelers between Gurgaon and Delhi, improving connectivity near IGI Airport.
This will be India’s first elevated eight-lane access-controlled expressway. It will feature tunnels, underpasses, flyovers, and elevated structures.
A unique highlight is the 34-meter-wide elevated road spanning 9 kilometers, supported by single pillars. The expressway is set to redefine modern road travel.
The Dwarka Expressway project is estimated to cost Rs 9,000 crore. It is divided into four segments: two in Delhi (10.01 km) and two in Haryana (18.9 km).
The investment breakdown is as follows: Rs 2,507 crore for the first phase in Delhi, Rs 2,068 crore for the second phase, Rs 2,228 crore for the third phase, and Rs 1,859 crore for the fourth phase.
This phased approach ensures a structured development of the expressway, aimed at improving connectivity between Delhi and Haryana.
The Ganga Expressway will span 600 kilometers, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. It will pass through key districts like Amroha, Bulandshahr, Unnao, Rae Bareli, and Pratapgarh.
The project is estimated to cost Rs 36,000 crore.
The expressway will link 518 villages across 12 districts, connecting eastern and western Uttar Pradesh. It will drastically reduce travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj.
Initially designed as a six-lane roadway, the expressway will be expandable to eight lanes. It will support a maximum speed of 120 kilometers per hour.
Earlier this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to speed up the construction. The project aims for completion by the end of the year.
Earlier this year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed the Uttar Pradesh Expressway Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) to speed up the construction of the Ganga Expressway. The project is now targeting completion by the end of 2024.
The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is designed to reduce the travel time from Delhi to Katra to just six hours, cutting the journey by 58 kilometers.
Earlier this year, the Haryana section of the expressway was opened to the public.
The expressway stretches approximately 669 kilometers and will provide faster access to Amritsar. Travel time from Delhi to Amritsar will be reduced to just four hours.
The expressway will pass through Delhi, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. Speed limits have been set at 120 km/h for light vehicles and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles.
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