The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the Sohna-Dausa stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on February 4, reducing the travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just two hours. The Sohna-Dausa stretch marks the first leg of the ambitious Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project.
Overview of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is an under-construction, access-controlled expressway that will connect the two largest cities in India, New Delhi and Mumbai. The total estimated cost of the 1,390-km-long expressway is Rs. 1 lakh crore, making it one of the most expensive infrastructure projects in India.
Route and Cities Covered
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will pass through six states in India, including Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The expressway is expected to be the longest in India and will offer a fast and efficient way of traveling between the two cities.
Benefits of the Expressway
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will have a significant impact on the Indian economy, as it will reduce travel time between the two cities significantly. The expressway will also create new job opportunities, boost economic development in the regions it passes through, and provide a faster and safer mode of transportation for goods and passengers.
