The much-anticipated Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, touted as a game-changer for India’s infrastructure, is facing significant delays due to land acquisition challenges in Gujarat. The project’s completion target has been pushed back to October 2024, a far cry from the initial deadline of January 2023.

Project Setbacks

• Initial deadline: January 2023
• Missed revised target: March 2024
• Current revised target: October 2024
• Only 630 km of the total 1,386 km stretch operational

Stalled Progress in Gujarat

As of now, only 630 kilometres of the total 1,386-kilometre expressway are operational. These include sections like Sohna-Dausa-Sawai Madhopur and Jhalawar-MP/Gujarat border. The delay can be primarily attributed to land acquisition issues in Gujarat, despite proactive measures taken by the state government. Bidding for two crucial segments totaling 62 kilometres in Gujarat commenced only in November 2023. Construction began on one stretch in April 2024, while work on the other just started this month. Read more…