As India races ahead with its infrastructure development, the progress on various expressway projects across the country is a key indicator of its ambition to enhance connectivity and economic growth. Get ready for India’s expressway revolution. We are going to provide you a detailed look at the status of some of the most significant expressway projects as of August 2024.
India’s Expressway Revolution | Here’s the list:
1. Delhi-Katra Expressway
- Length: 650 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Details: This expressway is set to significantly reduce travel time between Delhi and Katra, bringing the pilgrimage town of Vaishno Devi closer to the national capital.
2. Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway
- Length: 1,256 km
- Lanes: 4/6
- Status: The sections in Rajasthan and Gujarat have been opened, while the remaining parts are still under construction.
- Details: A major corridor connecting northern India to Gujarat’s coastline, this expressway is expected to boost trade and tourism.
3. Bangalore-Chennai Expressway
- Length: 261 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Details: A critical link between two major South Indian cities, this expressway will facilitate faster travel and contribute to the region’s economic integration.
4. Ganga Expressway (Meerut-Prayagraj)
- Length: 594 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Details: This expressway, one of the longest in India, will traverse through the heart of Uttar Pradesh, connecting important cities along the Ganges.
5. Gorakhpur Link Expressway
- Length: 91 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Details: A key project under Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure plan, this expressway will connect Gorakhpur to the Purvanchal Expressway, enhancing connectivity in the eastern part of the state.
6. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
- Length: 210 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Details: This expressway promises to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun to just 2.5 hours, making it a boon for both commuters and tourists.
7. Raipur-Vishakhapatnam Expressway
- Length: 465 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Details: Connecting the Chhattisgarh capital to the coastal city of Visakhapatnam, this expressway is a vital link for boosting regional trade and commerce.
8. Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway
- Length: 610 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition is underway, with construction progressing in certain sections.
- Details: This project will create a direct and efficient route between Varanasi and Kolkata, easing the movement of goods and passengers across the eastern part of the country.
9. Dwarka Expressway
- Length: 29 km
- Lanes: 8
- Status: Some sections have already been opened, with the remaining under construction.
- Details: This expressway, part of the Delhi NCR’s development, is designed to decongest the Delhi-Gurugram stretch and improve connectivity to the airport.
10. Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
- Length: 1,350 km
- Lanes: 8
- Status: Under construction
- Details: As one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in India, this expressway will reduce travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours, revolutionizing interstate travel.
11. Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway
- Length: 701 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: The expressway is partially open, with ongoing construction to connect Igatpuri to Mumbai.
- Details: A critical link between Maharashtra’s financial capital and its eastern regions, this expressway is expected to drive economic growth across the state.
Apart from the above expressways there are more, which we can add to the list. Like –
- Kharagpur-Moregram Expressway
- Length: 230 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Land acquisition underway, bids invited
- Varanasi-Kolkata Expressway
- Length: 610 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition underway, bids invited for some packages, under construction in some sections
- Bareilly-Gorakhpur Expressway
- Length: 500 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: DPR ready
- Shamli-Bareilly Expressway
- Length: 220 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: DPR ready
- Ambala-Shamli Expressway
- Length: 122 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Chambal Expressway/Atal Progressway (Kota-Etawah)
- Length: 409 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Land acquisition underway, bids to be re-invited
- Agra-Gwalior Expressway
- Length: 89 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition underway, under bidding
- Ballia Link Expressway with Buxar Spur
- Length: 116 km (including 17 km Buxar Spur)
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway
- Length: 63 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Durg-Arang Expressway
- Length: 92 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Dwarka Expressway
- Length: 29 km
- Lanes: 8
- Status: Some sections opened, rest under construction
- Jalna-Nanded Samruddhi Expressway Connector
- Length: 179 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under bidding
- Nagpur-Goa (Pavnar-Patradevi) Shaktipeeth Expressway
- Length: ~802 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition on hold, environmental clearance applied
- Balavli-Patradevi Konkan Expressway
- Length: 389 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Revised DPR ready
- Pune-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Expressway
- Length: 260 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Approved
- Pune-Bangalore Expressway
- Length: 700 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Approved
- Virar-Alibag Multi-Modal Corridor
- Length: 126 km
- Lanes: 14 (8+6)
- Status: Bids invited for phase 1 construction
- Pune Outer Ring Road
- Length: 173 km
- Lanes: 6/8
- Status: Bids invited for 136 km section by MSRDC
- Nagpur-Gondia Expressway
- Length: ~150 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under bidding
- Bhandara-Gadchiroli Expressway
- Length: ~150 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under bidding
- Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway
- Length: ~150 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under bidding
- Pune-Nashik Expressway
- Length: 180 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: DPR stage, ground survey complete
- Surat-Chennai Economic Corridor
- Length: 1,270 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition underway, under construction in some sections
- Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway
- Length: 701 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction, open till Igatpuri from Nagpur
- Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
- Length: 1,350 km
- Lanes: 8
- Status: Under construction
- Nagpur-Vijaywada Expressway
- Length: 405 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Land acquisition underway, under construction in some sections
- Bangalore-Vijaywada Expressway
- Length: 518 km
- Lanes: 4/6
- Status: Civil construction contracts awarded, under construction
- Kanpur Ring Road
- Length: 93 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Lucknow Ring Road
- Length: 104 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Amas-Darbhanga Expressway
- Length: 230 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Mysuru-Kushalnagara Expressway
- Length: 92 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Bids invited for some packages
- Bundelkhand Link Expressways
- Jhansi Link: 100 km
- Chitrakoot Dham Link: 14 km
- Status: DPR stage
- Noida-Kanpur Expressway
- Length: 380 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: DPR ready, land acquisition to begin soon
- Ludhiana-Rupnagar Expressway with Kharar Spur
- Length: 107 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Land acquisition underway, under construction
- Ujjain-Indore Expressway
- Length: 44 km
- Lanes: 4
- Status: Under construction
- Indore-Ahmedabad Expressway
- Length: 173 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Approved
- Bangalore-Mysuru Expressway
- Length: 117 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Completed
- Indore-Ahmedabad Expressway
- Length: 173 km
- Lanes: 6
- Status: Approved
These expressways represent a key part of India’s infrastructure ambitions, aiming to significantly reduce travel time across major cities while boosting economic growth in surrounding regions.
Conclusion
These expressways are not just roads; they represent the aspirations of a nation on the move, aiming for faster, safer, and more efficient travel. As these projects near completion, they promise to transform the landscape of Indian infrastructure, making travel quicker and boosting economic activities across regions. Stay tuned for further updates as India’s expressway network continues to expand.