Route and States Covered
The Delhi Mumbai Expressway will pass through five states: Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. This extensive route connects Delhi, the political capital, to Mumbai, the financial capital of India, covering a total length of approximately 1,368 kilometers designed for high-speed travel at 120 km/h.
Construction Status and Operational Sections
As of late 2025, around 82% of the expressway construction is complete. Approximately 774 km of the total 1,156 km stretch is operational, with specific sections such as a 450-km stretch from Vadodara to Mumbai and the Vadodara-Surat section nearing full completion. Notably, a 4.9 km tunnel near the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan is expected to be operational by early December 2025, marking a key infrastructure milestone.
Project Timeline and Completion Dates
The expressway was initially expected to be completed by January 2023, but the deadline has been revised multiple times due to various challenges, including land acquisition issues. The latest updates from government officials suggest 100% completion by October 2025, with full operational readiness by early 2026. This project aims to reduce travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to about 12 hours, cutting it roughly in half compared to current durations.
"The entire stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will be ready by 2026," said Minister of State Harsh Malhotra.
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, confirmed that the project’s pace has been steady with 80% construction already done by mid-2024 and expects full readiness soon.
Impact and Significance
Upon completion, the expressway is expected to act as a growth engine for the region, boosting connectivity, facilitating trade, and reducing logistical costs. It will significantly enhance travel efficiency for commuters and freight movement across the six states it connects.
This infrastructure development represents a crucial leap in India’s highway network, designed to foster economic growth by slashing travel time between major hubs and enabling smoother transport logistics.
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