The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is emerging as one of India’s largest high-speed road corridors, connecting Delhi with Mumbai through six states and linking several major cities along the route. The main greenfield expressway stretches for around 1,380 km, while the overall corridor, including link expressways, extends to nearly 1,450 km.
The ambitious project passes through Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra, providing faster connectivity between major urban and industrial centres.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: 1,380-Km Route
The eight-lane greenfield expressway has been designed with the provision to be expanded to 12 lanes in the future. Once the entire corridor is operational, the road journey between Delhi and Mumbai is expected to become significantly shorter, potentially reducing travel time from around 24 hours to approximately 12 hours.
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The corridor also incorporates infrastructure designed to reduce the impact of the highway on wildlife movement. Wildlife crossings, including dedicated overpasses, have been incorporated at suitable locations. The Mukundra Hills section also includes tunnel infrastructure to facilitate the highway’s passage through the terrain.
How Much of the Expressway Is Complete?
According to the project details provided, more than 80% of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway corridor is operational or substantially completed, with around 850 km already open to traffic. The Delhi-to-Vadodara section has been opened for public use, while construction and development work continues on sections between Vadodara and Mumbai.
The state-wise progress is as follows:
| State/Region | Length | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi & Haryana | 169 km | 100% operational |
| Rajasthan | 373 km | Around 98% complete |
| Madhya Pradesh | 244 km | 100% complete |
| Gujarat | 426 km | Around 85% complete |
| Maharashtra | 174 km | Around 60% complete |
