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Newly Opened 24-Kilometer Stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Enhances Connectivity in Faridabad

A newly completed 24-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has opened to the public in Faridabad, Haryana, marking a significant advancement in road connectivity. Although the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has yet to announce an official inauguration, this segment has been accessible to traffic for around a month. Constructed at a cost of ₹1,729 crore, the section spans from Mithapur (Jaitpur Pushta) on Delhi's border to Kelly village in Ballabhgarh, easing traffic congestion around Faridabad.

The new segment is expected to redirect over 50,000 vehicles daily from NH-19, which often faces heavy traffic. By linking to the Delhi-Agra Highway (NH-19), it enables smoother travel to and from Faridabad, easing congestion on local roads. Although the expressway originates at the DND Flyway in New Delhi, construction within the city limits is still underway and is not expected to be completed soon.

Designed to accommodate high traffic volumes, this 12-lane section includes a six-lane main carriageway and three-lane service roads on each side, helping to prevent bottlenecks and enhance access. Part of Package Three of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, this stretch runs from Sectors 62-65 in Faridabad to a junction near the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal section of the Western Peripheral Expressway, which opened in May 2023.

This section includes six entry and exit points, making it accessible for both local and long-distance travelers. The first toll point is located in Kiranj village, around 25 kilometers from Kelly, with toll rates yet to be announced by the NHAI. Construction for Package Two of this expressway started on August 10, 2021, with an initial completion target of August 2023, though delays extended it by 14 months. Now open to the public, NHAI will announce the inauguration date in the future as work continues on the broader Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project.