India is set to witness a major expansion in its transportation infrastructure with the proposal to build 50,000 kilometers of access-controlled expressways across the country. To ensure convenient access, the plan aims to ensure that any location in India is within a range of 100-125 kilometers from an expressway. In line with this, the government is considering the establishment of a separate authority dedicated to the development and management of expressways. This authority would focus solely on the construction and maintenance of expressways, which have different construction codes and tolling systems compared to national highways. This move is crucial to meet the increasing demand for expressway infrastructure and is part of the Road Transport and Highways Ministry’s 100-day agenda. The proposed national masterplan for the development of national highways and expressways network by 2047 is expected to significantly enhance India’s transportation network. Currently, the country has a total of 2,913 kilometers of access-controlled expressways.
