14 Upcoming Expressways in India to Fast-Track Travel

By Rajni Pandey | July 2, 2024

Delhi–Mumbai Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-09037d6f-0fcf-4bcb-ac55-f55bb06c5b28 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway aims to reduce the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai by connecting key cities along the route. Representative Image: Canva

Dwarka Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-5d1c892c-e01d-4b56-9f31-1dbd6c66a3a7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Also known as the Northern Peripheral Road, this expressway will connect Dwarka in Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana. Representative Image: Canva

Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-8b80950e-532e-4998-b67e-cc5392d6b67a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Also known as the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, this will connect Mumbai and Nagpur, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities. Representative Image: Canva

Ganga Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-a1d35afc-7df0-4a8b-a8d4-db05132da1a2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will connect Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj (Allahabad), enhancing connectivity in the region. Representative Image: Canva

Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-056eb832-bc1b-446a-b040-a35a29e4958d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will provide a high-speed corridor from Delhi to Amritsar and further to Katra, enhancing connectivity to the religious site of Vaishno Devi. Representative Image: Canva

Ahmedabad Dholera Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-47e82efa-aed7-4d15-946e-bcd79de546ba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will connect Ahmedabad to the Dholera Special Investment Region, boosting economic activity in the area. Representative Image: Canva

Bangalore-Chennai Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-8178032e-6d3b-4457-885f-9267fc8b30fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will provide a high-speed link between Bangalore and Chennai, reducing travel time between the two metropolitan cities. Representative Image: Canva

Raipur–Visakhapatnam Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-9c86cc6f-d975-4e44-b874-4e7c630747a3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will enhance connectivity between Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Representative Image: Canva

Narmada Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-f62add76-b96e-4169-b934-2730db18967c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This proposed expressway will run parallel to the Narmada River, connecting important cities in Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Representative Image: Canva

Lucknow Kanpur Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-a3567262-f145-41aa-821b-96c10a05e921 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will connect the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, with the industrial city of Kanpur. Representative Image: Canva

Gorakhpur Shamli Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-b9db0eb5-080d-4080-abe3-d3d88f90400a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will enhance connectivity in Uttar Pradesh by linking Gorakhpur to Shamli. Representative Image: Canva

Amas-Darbhanga Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-2b07d629-954c-4683-be45-781b208c9695 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will improve connectivity within Bihar, connecting Amas to Darbhanga. Representative Image: Canva

Faridabad-Jewar Airport Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-48a896fc-b780-4705-a90e-150a7ab175a7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will connect Faridabad to the upcoming Jewar Airport, facilitating better access to the airport. Representative Image: Canva

Raxaul-Haldia Expressway

[{"selector":"#anim-a579699b-c63b-4daa-abb6-65c1ffaf1db9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":6000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This expressway will connect Raxaul on the India-Nepal border to Haldia Port in West Bengal, enhancing trade and transportation between the two points. Representative Image: Canva