The construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which is set to become India’s longest Greenfield Expressway, is advancing rapidly. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that the project is expected to be completed by October 2025 in a recent update to the Rajya Sabha.
The extensive infrastructure project covers a total length of 1,386 kilometers and is being developed in 53 segments. As of June 2024, work on 26 of these segments has been finalized, resulting in a physical completion rate of 82%. To date, 1,136 kilometers of the expressway have been constructed.
This critical project aims to improve connectivity between major economic centers including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. According to the detailed project report, the new expressway will shorten the distance between Delhi and the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai by approximately 180 kilometers. Additionally, it is projected to reduce travel time by up to 50% for various destinations along the route.
In a related update, Gadkari also reported that as of June 30, 2024, there are 983 user fee plazas currently operational on National Highways throughout India



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