The 845 km Delhi- Vadodara Expressway is an eight-lane access controlled expressway. This is part of the 1,350 km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Going forward, the expressway can be expanded to become 12 lanes.
See also: Delhi Mumbai Expressway: Completion Date and Status
Delhi-Vadodara Expressway opening date
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway on October 2, 2023.
Delhi-Vadodara Expressway: Main facts
| Name | Delhi-Vadodara Expressway |
| Status | Complete |
| Length | 845 km |
| Lanes | 8 |
| Open since | October 2, 2023 |
| Start point | Sohna–Gurgaon road (Alipur village) |
| End point | NE-1 Ahmedabad interchange at Dodka village |
| Project cost | Rs 11,895 crore |
Delhi-Vadodara Expressway: Details
With the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway operational, the distance between Delhi and Vadodara which was around 1,000 km earlier has been reduced to 845 km now. The Delhi-Vadodara Expressway passes through the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. Also, as part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, the Sohna-Dausa portion is already operational.
See also: Trans–Haryana Expressway
Delhi-Vadodara Expressway: Time taken to travel
With the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway, the travel time has been reduced from 18-20 hours to 10 hours now. Because of this development, the road travel from Delhi to Vadodara is faster than the train travel.
States covered by the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway
- The expressway covers 79 km in Haryana. It starts from the Sohna–Gurgaon road (Alipur Village) and exits Haryana from Kolgaon Village (Nuh District).
- The expressway covers 373 km in Rajasthan. It starts from the Munpur Karmala Village (Alwar District) and exits Rajasthan from Moondiya Village (Kota District).
- The expressway covers 244 km in Madhya Pradesh. It starts from the Munpur Karmala Village (Alwar District) and exits Rajasthan by crossing Anas River at Dhebar Village (Jhabua).
- The expressway covers 149 km in Gujarat. It starts from the Chhayan village (Dahod District) and exits Gujarat from NE-1 Ahmedabad interchange at Dodka Village (Vadodara District).
FAQs
Is the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway open?
Yes, the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway opened on October 2, 2023.
How many lanes are there in the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway?
There are eight lanes in the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway.
What is the project cost for the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway?
The Delhi-Vadodara Expressway project cost is around Rs 11,895 crore.
Are two-wheelers allowed on the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway?
No, two-wheelers are not allowed on the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway.
What is the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway part of?
The Delhi-Vadodara Expressway is part of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
How long is the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway?
The Delhi-Vadodara Expressway is 845 km.
What are the states that the Delhi-Vadodara Expressway passes through?
The Delhi-Vadodara Expressway passes through Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.
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