In a major boost to its infrastructure development drive, India has constructed 10,660 kilometers of National Highways during the financial year 2024–25, according to government data. With this addition, the total length of National Highways in the country has risen to 146,342 kilometers, a significant jump from 91,287 kilometers in 2014.
The average pace of construction in FY25 stood at 29 km per day. While this is slightly lower than FY24’s rate of 34 km/day, it is an improvement over FY23’s pace of 28 km/day.
Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply to the Lok Sabha, emphasized the transformative growth in India’s access-controlled road infrastructure. The total length of high-speed corridors and expressways has now increased from just 93 km in March 2014 to around 5,110 km as of July 2025.
In response to a separate question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister elaborated on the government’s strategic focus on greenfield access-controlled expressways as a means to significantly enhance logistics efficiency across the country.
Highlights from his reply include:
- 26 Greenfield corridors covering ~7,500 km have been awarded
- 600 km more has been approved
- Approximately 4,800 km of these corridors have already been constructed
- 2,636 km is currently operational
- Remaining sections will be phased in over the next two years
These developments mark a strong pivot toward modern, high-speed, and logistics-friendly infrastructure, underscoring the government’s commitment to an efficient and future-ready transport ecosystem. The progress in expressways and highways not only improves connectivity but also significantly reduces travel time, enhances freight movement, and catalyzes regional development.
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