Delhi-Dausa Expressway is a section of the 1,380-km Delhi-Vadodara-Mumbai expressway. The mega project, which will connect the two major cities and reduce travel time from 24 hours to 12 hours, will pass through five states and greenfield sites. The corridor is set to become a growth driver for the region, steering the development of warehousing hubs, logistics parks and smart cities, resulting in economic development. The Delhi-Dausa Expressway (also known as the Sohna-Dausa Expressway) was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 12, 2023.
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Delhi-Dausa expressway route
The Delhi-Dausa expressway spans 246 km and connects Sohna in Haryana to Dausa in Rajasthan. Aimed at improving connectivity in the region, the expressway provides an alternate route to the busy Delhi-Jaipur expressway. The expressway project has been developed at a cost of over Rs 12,150 crore.
The Delhi-Dausa expressway is connected with the Delhi-Mumbai expressway, from DND to Jaitpur, from Jaitpur to Ballabhgarh and from Ballabhgarh to Sohna. The expressway will cover 160 km in Haryana, including 11 villages in the Gurgaon district, seven villages in Palwal and 47 villages in the Nuh district.
Delhi-Dausa expressway features
The Delhi-Dausa expressway has been developed under the Bharatmala Pariyojana program and PM Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for a multi-modal connectivity scheme. The expressway has modern features, including an advanced traffic management system and CCTV cameras at every kilometre along the route. There will be eight entry/exit points and exit tolls. The expressway is the country’s first stretchable road and without a speed breaker. The maximum speed limit for the Delhi-Mumbai expressway will be 120 kilometres per hour (kmph).
Delhi-Dausa expressway toll rates
Commuters will have to pay tolls based on the distance travelled and the structure of road construction. According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), road sections with more bridges will have higher toll rates than other road parts.
- From Gurgaon’s Khalilpur, around 20 km from the starting point, a toll tax of Rs 90 is applicable for light vehicles. For light commercial vehicles, the toll tax is Rs 145.
- The toll for light vehicles travelling to Barkapara in Rajasthan is Rs 500, while it is Rs 805 for a light commercial vehicle.
- Toll gates are located at Shital, Samsabad, Pinan and Dungarpur in Rajasthan.
Delhi-Dausa expressway real estate impact
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway or the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is a major infrastructural project that is expected to have a significant impact on economic growth. Improved transportation and connectivity between the two cities are noteworthy benefits of the expressway project. It will reduce the travel time from Jaipur and Agra NH to Delhi from four hours to two hours.
Moreover, the growth of this corridor will result in increased real estate demand, including commercial and residential properties. Some of the key areas along the corridor, including Gurgaon, Sohna and parts of Delhi-NCR, are expected to see an increased property demand, attracting investments and resulting in an increase in land prices and rentals.
Furthermore, industrial and commercial hubs are expected to be developed along the route, including the growth of warehousing and logistics hubs.
FAQs
Is the Delhi-Dausa expressway open?
The expressway project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on February 12, 2023, and opened to the public on February 14, 2023.
How much is the toll for the Delhi-Dausa expressway?
From Khalilpur, a toll tax of Rs 90 for light vehicles and Rs 145 for light commercial vehicles is applicable.
How far is Sohna from Dausa via expressway?
The total distance between Sohna to Dausa via the expressway is 246 km.
Can we go to Jaipur through the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
The distance between Delhi and Jaipur will be reduced to three hours from five hours.
What is the speed limit on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
The total speed limit on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is 120 kmph.
How many lanes are there on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway?
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has eight lanes, expandable to 12 lanes.
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