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.