Assumed Trip Time 12 Hrs: Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Update, Route, Map

Assumed Trip Time 12 Hrs: Delhi Mumbai Expressway, Update, Route, Map

The new-age India is developing at a supersonic pace. Be it infrastructure, education, health, manufacturing or hospitality, every sector is prospering and is thus opening new avenues for the citizens to explore and flourish. A common thread which links the various sectors is the kind of infrastructure the government provides and Delhi Mumbai expressway is a testimony to the fact that the current government is leaving no stone unturned in building good roads for enhanced connectivity.

PrimeNewsly brings for its readers a detailed article on Delhi Mumbai expressway update. Keep on reading to learn everything about Delhi Mumbai expressway route, map, distance covered and much more.

Delhi Mumbai Expressway

• Delhi Mumbai expressway will be the longest 8 lane expressway in India which can be expanded up to 12 lanes depending on the volume of traffic. The project will not just reduce the travel time between the 2 major Indian cities by 50%, but will enhance employment opportunities and make travelling on this busy route convenient.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway is maintained by NHAI and the foundation stone for this ambitious project was laid by the Union Road Transport and Highway Minister Sh Nitin Gadkari in 2019.
• Anticipated to be fully operational by 2024, Delhi Mumbai expressway cuts through 5 Indian states namely Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
• The total length of the expressway is 1386 kms and Delhi Mumbai expressway has 8 entry and exit points between Delhi and Dausa.

What is Delhi Mumbai expressway route?

For construction of Delhi Mumbai expressway almost 15000 hectares of land has been acquired in Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. 1350 kms long route with 8 lanes will bring down the travel time to 12 hours from 24 hours on Delhi Mumbai route.

The bifurcation of Delhi Mumbai expressway through different states can be summarized as:

• Haryana 129 kms
• Rajasthan 373 km
• Madhya Pradesh 244 km
• Gujarat 426 km
• Maharashtra 171 km

Delhi Mumbai expressway starting point will be from DND flyway in Delhi from where it will connect with Jaipur and Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan. Further, it will stretch to Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh, Vadodara in Gujarat and finally Mumbai in Maharashtra.

Delhi Mumbai expressway route map

The route alignment of Delhi Mumbai expressway has been divided into 4 sections which are as follows:

Section 1 of Delhi Mumbai expressway: DND-Faridabad-KMP

• This section of Delhi Mumbai expressway cuts through 9 km from Delhi and 50 km from Haryana making a total of 59 kms on this stretch.

• Beginning from DND (Delhi Noida Driveway) flyway in Delhi, this stretch of Delhi Mumbai expressway will pass through Shaheen Bagh, Okhla and Kalindi. Noida International Airport at Jewar will be connected through this section of Delhi Mumbai expressway.
• Sohna (Haryana) is an entry/exit point.  Traffic from the entry and exit points will merge at KMP expressway in Nuh (Haryana) and then move forward to Mumbai.

Section 2 of Delhi Mumbai expressway:  Sohna-KMP-Vadodra

• This section of Delhi Mumbai expressway passes through 79 km in Haryana, 373 km in Rajasthan, 244 km in Madhya Pradesh and 149 km in Gujarat which makes it a total of 845 km.
• Areas of Haryana on this section of Delhi Mumbai expressway are Alipur Village, Sohna, Sancholi Village, Bhirawati, Khalilpur, Naurangabad, east of Ujina, Bhadas, Firozepur Jhirka and Kalgaon and west of Pinangwan.
• In Rajasthan, this part of Delhi Mumbai expressway passes through Naugaon village in Alwar district, Rajgarh-Mandawar road, east of Dausa, Indragarh, Kota and Rawatbhata, south west of Lalsot and Sawai Madhopur.
• In Madhya Pradesh, this section of Delhi Mumbai expressway route passes through east of Bhanupura, Garoth, Sitamau and Jaora and west of Ratlam and Thandla.
• In Gujarat, places covered are Chayyan village, some parts of Godhra, north Dahod, Dodka village and Vadodara.

Section 3 of Delhi Mumbai expressway: Vadodra-Virar

• This section of Delhi Mumbai expressway passes through 277 km in Gujarat and 79 km in Maharashtra making it 356 km in all.
• Places in Gujarat covered under this stretch are villages like Dedkam, Laxmipura, Samiyala, Dodka Fajajpur, Moti Naroli and east of Navsari and Valsad.
• Gujarat Maharashtra border and parts of Palghar and Virar are the areas covered in Maharashtra on this stretch.

Section 4 of Delhi Mumbai expressway: Virar-JNPT route

• 92 kms in Maharashtra are covered on this 4th stretch of Delhi Mumbai expressway and the areas included are Virar, Amane and Badlapur. The Delhi Mumbai expressway culminates at JNPT Mumbai.

Delhi Mumbai expressway route

Delhi Mumbai expressway route map in Haryana

• NH 919 flyover interchange in Sohna
• Western Expressway interchange near Village Khalilpur
• MDR 132 flyover interchange between Nuh-Ujina
• MDR124 interchange between Bhadas-Hathin
• MDR 131 flyover interchange to the west of Pinangwan
• NH 22 flyover interchange to east of Firozepur Jhirka

Delhi Mumbai expressway route map in Rajasthan

• Alwar interchange at  NH 14, NH 45 and NH 44

• Rajgarh interchange at NH 25A
• Jaipur intersection at NH 21 and NH 23
• Interchange on manoharpur Dasua Highway NH 148
• Sawai Madhopur interchange NH 552
• Indragarh interchange NH 29
• Rawatbhata interchange NH 9A
• Neemuch interchange NH 31A
• Kota interchange at NH 34, NH 52 and NH 27

Delhi Mumbai expressway route in Madhya Pradesh

• Jaora

• Ratlam
• Banswara
• Thandla
• Mandsaur interchange at NH 14 and NH 31

Delhi Mumbai expressway route in Gujarat

• Godhra

• Dahod
• Vadodara
• Surat

Delhi Mumbai expressway route in Maharashtra

• Valsad

• Vapi
• Virar
• Mumbai

Delhi Mumbai expressway Toll Price

Delhi Mumbai expressway has automatic toll collection system at every entry and exit point which is approximately at every 50 kms on the stretch. So far, the toll update on Sohna Dausa stretch is as follows:

• Light vehicles: INR 500
• Commercial vehicles: INR 805
• Heavy vehicles: INR 1680

Update on the toll price on other routes is awaited.

Highlights of the Delhi Mumbai expressway

• Delhi Mumbai expressway is one the longest expressways in India.

• It was inaugurated in 2018 and shall be fully operational by 2024.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway distance is 1386 kms.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway will reduce the travel time to 12 hours from 24 hours between the 2 cities.
• Sohna Dausa stretch has reduced the travel time between Gurugram and Jaipur to 2 hours.
• There are 2000 water recharge points and 94 on-route amenities on Delhi Mumbai expressway.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway connects major cities like Jaipur, Kota, Bhopal, Vadodra and Surat.
• There are 40 interchanging points on Delhi Mumbai expressway.
• The recently opened Delhi Vadodara stretch on Delhi Mumbai expressway has reduced the travel time between Delhi and Vadodara to 10 hours.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway will serve 93 PM Gati Shakti Economic Nodes, 8 major airports, 13 ports and several multi-nodal logistic parks.
• Tractors, scooters and 3–wheelers will be prohibited from using Delhi Mumbai expressway. If they use the expressway, they will have to pay a fine of INR 5000.
• As per NHAI (National Highways Authority of India), an Advanced Traffic Management System shall be implemented to regulate traffic, enforce speed limits and manage road safety.
• Delhi Mumbai expressway entry-exit points are more than 90 in all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Delhi Mumbai expressway inaugurated?

The project was conceived in 2018 and the foundation stone for this ambitious road project began in 2019.

What is the expected Delhi Mumbai expressway completion date?

It is expected that the Delhi Mumbai expressway will be fully operational by 2024.

What is the approximate cost of the Delhi Mumbai expressway project?

Delhi Mumbai expressway is expected to cost around 1 lakh crore.

How much time will it take to travel from Delhi to Mumbai on the Delhi Mumbai expressway?

Delhi Mumbai expressway is an ambitious road project which is said to reduce the travel time between the 2 cities by 50%. Currently, Delhi to Mumbai takes 24 hours and with the completion of Delhi Mumbai expressway, the time taken would be 12 hours.

What is the latest Delhi Mumbai expressway update?

On 2nd October’23, Delhi Vadodara stretch was inaugurated by the Honourable PM Sh. Narendra Modi. The opening of this stretch is a milestone towards the completion of Delhi Mumbai expressway.

Which are the Delhi Mumbai expressway major cities?

Delhi Mumbai expressway will enhance connectivity to the major cities like Jaipur, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Kota, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bhopal, Ujjain, Ahmedabad, Indore, Surat and Vadodara.

What is Delhi Mumbai expressway name?

Delhi Mumbai expressway is also called the Delhi-Vadodra-Mumbai Expressway.

What is the speed limit set at Delhi Mumbai expressway?

The speed limit for Delhi Mumbai expressway is 120 km/hr.

What is Delhi Mumbai expressway starting point?

It will start from the DND (Delhi Noida Driveway) flyover in Delhi.

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Conclusion

Delhi Mumbai expressway has led to immense growth in the real estate sector. There shall be numerous amenities like food courts, retail shops, fuel stations and much more on Delhi Mumbai expressway. Almost 20 lakh trees will be planted on the eco-friendly Delhi Mumbai expressway. Along with this, it is planned to make this highway an electric highway. Delhi Mumbai expressway will have the country’s first animal bridges or overpasses so that wildlife doesn’t get affected because of the construction of this expressway.

Given the Delhi Mumbai expressway update which says that the project will be fully functional by 2024, we can see a lot happening in the months to come.

Stay tuned for more updates.