Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: New Gujarat Stretch Opens, Promising 12-Hour Travel Time
Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours? As new Gujarat stretch of Mumbai Expressway opens, check entry and exit points, route
The Economic Times
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The recently opened Godhra-Vadodara stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is set to reduce travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. This 1,386 km expressway, part of the Bharatmala project, enhances connectivity across five states and features over 90 entry and exit points.
- 01The Godhra-Vadodara stretch opened for trial traffic on April 13, 2026.
- 02The expressway will connect six states, significantly improving travel efficiency.
- 03It is designed as an eight-lane, access-controlled highway with smart technology.
- 04Travel time between Delhi and Mumbai will be reduced to 12 hours upon completion.
- 05Over 90 entry and exit points will facilitate access along the expressway.
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The Godhra-Vadodara stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has been opened for trial traffic, marking a significant milestone in the ambitious project aimed at reducing travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. This expressway, part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana project valued at ₹1 lakh crore (approximately $120 million USD), spans 1,386 km and connects six states: Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. The newly operational section runs from Bhamaiya village near Godhra in Panchmahal district to Dodka village near Vadodara, enhancing connectivity for millions and facilitating high-speed travel with a speed limit of 100-120 km/h. The expressway will feature over 90 entry and exit points, making it easier for commuters to access urban areas and economic hubs. Direct connectivity between Delhi and Gujarat is expected by the end of 2026, with the entire expressway operational next year.
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The expressway will significantly enhance travel efficiency and economic connectivity, benefiting commuters and businesses across the connected states.
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