- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:56 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Update: 756 km of the 1,156 km-long Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is now operational and open to commuters, bridging the gap between the national capital and the financial hub. This is also one of India's most ambitious infrastructure projects. With key stretches open to traffic, commuters and transporters are already experiencing smoother, faster travel.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Travel Time Reduced Significantly
Until recently, travelling by road from Gurugram to Vadodara took a grueling 20 to 22 hours. But thanks to the nearly completed tunnel near Kota, Rajasthan, that journey could soon be halved to just 10–12 hours.
This tunnel isn't just a shortcut — it's a gamechanger, strategically designed to cut through the Aravallis while being mindful of the Mukundra Tiger Reserve nearby. In fact, the expressway has set a new bar for sustainable development, balancing infrastructure growth with environmental responsibility.
Starting from Alipur village near Sohna, just outside Gurugram, the expressway zips through Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra before culminating in Mumbai. Designed to allow speeds of up to 120 km/h, the eight-lane highway (expandable to twelve) is engineered for India’s future — both in terms of transport and trade.
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One of the highlights is the attention to eco-conscious planning, especially near wildlife zones like Mukundra. The tunnel near Kota is built with minimal environmental impact, ensuring the safe passage of both vehicles and the region’s rich fauna. It’s a rare example of development done right.
