Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari confirmed on Monday that the last remaining section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway — a 180-kilometer stretch through southern Rajasthan — will be inaugurated on May 26, 2026. The date coincides with the opening of the monsoon session of Parliament.
Transforming India's Road Network
At 1,350 kilometers, the eight-lane access-controlled expressway will be the longest in the world, surpassing China's G4 Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway. The project connects India's political and financial capitals, passing through six states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.
Design speeds of 120 km/h will reduce the Delhi-Mumbai drive from the current 24 hours to approximately 12 hours. The expressway features 32 interchanges, five rest areas, and dedicated electric vehicle charging infrastructure every 50 kilometers.
Economic Impact
A government study estimates the corridor will generate annual logistics savings of ₹16,000 crore and create industrial development corridors along its length. Several states have already begun developing industrial parks and logistics hubs near interchange zones.
"This is not just a highway — it is an economic artery that will reshape the geography of opportunity for millions of Indians," Gadkari said.
The total project cost stands at ₹98,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive road projects ever undertaken in India. Toll rates are expected to be announced two weeks before the inauguration.
