Top 10 Upcoming Expressways in India You Should Know

India is growing rapidly. Technology and infrastructure are advancing, and our network of roads and highways is expanding into one of the world’s finest.

It is the government’s flagship Bharatmala project that has propelled into existence networks of economic corridors, freight corridors, highways, border and international connectivity, coastal and port connectivity, and green-field expressways.

And provided thrust to one the most popular connectivity buzzwords in recent history-- expressway.

What is an Expressway?

An expressway is a specially designed highway road for high-speed vehicles. Entries and exits are controlled to avoid traffic snarls and prevent accidents. Expressways are separated by grades, ramps, raised portion and lane dividers.

That said, expressway development in India has hit next level. From when finding one was a matter of luck to now, when almost every big city enjoys expressway connectivity, we have come a long way.

To give you a glimpse of what that means, here is a list of top 10 expressways in India you should know about.

10 Upcoming Expressways in India You Should Know About-

Delhi–Mumbai Expressway:

A crucial project under India's Bharatmala Pariyojana, the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway stretches over 1350 km, passing through Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat to connect Sohna Elevated Corridor (Delhi) to Jawaharlal Nehru Port. (Mumbai)

The eight-lane wide expressway will become the longest and busiest in India after completion in 2024. (it is partially operational currently)

It shall cut down the Delhi-Mumbai commute of more than 24 hours to just about 12 hours, making it the logistics lifeline of the country.

This project is a world of its own with a wildlife crossing of 2.5 km, 12 helipads for medical emergencies, a dedicated e-highway stretch with dedicated lanes for e-vehicles, and a host of wayside amenities that include ATMs, charging stations, fuel spots, food courts, and more.

Dwarka Expressway:

Dwarka Expressway is a sixteen-lane (eight-lane elevated and eight-lane service road) urban project of the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) that shall connect Mahipalpur in Delhi to Kherki Dhaula via New Gurgaon in Haryana.

Offering a noticeable edge over others, this expressway shall be a fast alternative to Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway thereby easing off the infamous traffic on the route.

Of the total 29.1 km stretch, 18.9 km falls in Gurgaon while 10.1 km falls in Delhi zone. Interestingly, the initial plan was only an 18 km expressway, but as multiple routes got patched in, the final stretch added up to 29.1 km long.

Yamuna Expressway:

With the principal objective to minimise travel time from Delhi to Agra, the Yamuna Expressway is a 165 km long road that runs along the Yamuna River connecting Noida to Agra. This expressway eases traffic congestion on the NH-2 (running through Faridabad, Ballabgarh and Palwal in Haryana) and Old Grand Trunk Road (NH-91).

Being India’s third Longest Expressway, the Yamuna Expressway will be laced with amenities, such as rest areas with parking, shelters and toilets, fuel stations, restaurants, motels, coffee shops, and various other facilities.

One of the major highlights here is the Jewar Airport or the Noida International Airport coming up in the town of Jewar, Uttar Pradesh.

Billed Asia’s largest, the airport is an ecosystem revamp for the region, attracting several multi-crore developments pledged from foreign and domestic multi-national companies.

In fact, demand for plots near Jewar Airport has shot up manifold the last few years withs several big-ticket projects announced in the region.

Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway:

Samruddhi Mahamarg, or Mumbai- Nagpur Expressway, is a 6-lane expressway that runs from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai to Nagpur- Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN). This expressway runs across ten districts of Maharashtra and past 390 villages. The project is officially called Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg.

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway:

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway runs through Bahadurgarh Border in Delhi to Katra in J&K. This 650 Km expressway covers some major cities, such as Nakodar, Amritsar and Gurdaspur in Punjab. This is a 4-lane expressway, reducing the distance between Delhi and Katra from 727 km to 588 km. The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway connects two holy towns - Mata Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and Golden Temple in Amritsar.

Bangalore-Chennai Expressway:

The first ever expressway to be constructed in South India - the Bangalore – Chennai expressway - is a 260.85 km long, 4-lane expressway that will connect Bangalore to the capital of Tamil Nadu. NHAI handling the project under 10 packages, with 6 different companies onboard to construct this expressway. Bangalore – Chennai expressway will be the only expressway dedicated to Southern India.

Ganga Expressway:

A major link between NH 334 in Meerut to NH 2 Prayagraj Bypass, Ganga Expressway, will reduce the travel time from 12 hours to 6 hours between Meerut and Prayagraj. This expressway will connect major cities like Prayagraj, Meerut, Unnao, Badaun, Chandausi, Sambhal, Bangarmau, Tilhar, Hapur, Raebareli, and Siyana.

Bundelkhand Expressway:

Inaugurated in July 2022, Bundelkhand Expressway is a four-lane controlled-access highway connecting Uttar Pradesh’s Bundelkhand region (Chitrakoot, Banda, Hamirpur and Jalaun districts) to Delhi through the Agra-Lucknow Expressway and the Yamuna Expressway. This 296 km expressway is the fastest-built expressway in the state, built within 28 months.

Purvanchal Expressway:

Also known as ‘the spine of the economy of the eastern Uttar Pradesh’, Purvanchal Expressway is one of the biggest road-infrastructure project completed by the Uttar Pradesh government. This expressway is a 340.82 km project, connecting Chand Saray village in Lucknow to Haydaria village, NH-31 in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. Purvanchal Expressway promotes religious tourism in cities including Varanasi, Ayodhya and Gorakhpur.

Ahmedabad Dholera Expressway:

Ahmedabad Dholera Expressway project was announced in 2010. This 4-lane expressway connects Sardar Patel Ring Road near Sarkhej to Dholera International Airport in Navagam. With a total length of approximately 109.019 km, the Ahmedabad Dholera Expressway (NH-751) is constructed by Sadbhav Engineering, DRA Infracon and GVH India.

Conclusion

India is developing, and so is its road network. Being a country with the third-largest road network in the world after the US and China, India's road framework is growing at a pace that could surpass the other two nations –it’s only a question of when, not how!

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