Expressways to open in 2026: Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway set to open on this date, to connect these cities

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The Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is presently in its last phase of construction and is anticipated to open to the public in 2026.

Published: January 25, 2026 2:39 PM IST By Sumaila Zaman | Edited by Sumaila Zaman Follow Us Representational Image/AI-generated.

Several latest high-tech expressways in different regions of India will become operational to the public in 2026. Among the recent expressways will be Uttar Pradesh’s Ganga Expressway, which is expected to be the longest expressway in the state. The majority of these expressways will be greenfield and access-controlled expressways. They are designed for vehicles to reach speeds of 120 kmph. As a result, the risk of accidents occurring on these expressways will be drastically reduced, as reported by TimesNow.

The fresh high-tech expressways will allow for faster travel times, but will also result in a decrease in fuel consumption. These recent high-tech expressways will also play a major role in stimulating the economy of cities, towns, and villages that are located along the routes of these expressways.

The emergence of a broad road network constitutes one of the latest developments supporting a robust transportation system across India. To enhance connectivity among large and minor states alike, the Indian government proposes several latest expressway schemes and is nearing completion of many others, with an inauguration countdown imminent.

The new highways and expressways will incorporate advanced technology, including 24/7 video camera monitoring, speed-tracker devices, police presence, ambulance transportation, and other contemporary safety services. All these modern features will improve road safety for all motorists and ensure a more pleasant driving experience for commuters.

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Although the anticipated date for many expressway projects’ inauguration was originally scheduled for 2025, project delays have since pushed back the timeline for most expressways, with many being opened to the public about a year earlier than expected in 2026.

As part of the Bharatmala Project, the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is presently in its last phase of construction and is anticipated to open to the public in 2026. Stretching from Sohna in Haryana to Surat in Gujarat, the 1,350-kilometer motorway would connect several essential cities and travel through six states. In several areas, including sections of Madhya Pradesh, traffic has already started.

Several fresh high-tech expressways in different regions of India will become operational to the public in 2026. Among the novel expressways will be Uttar Pradesh’s Ganga Expressway, which is expected to be the longest expressway in the state. The majority of these expressways will be greenfield and access-controlled expressways. They are designed for vehicles to reach speeds of 120 kmph. As a result, the risk of accidents occurring on these expressways will be drastically reduced, as reported by TimesNow.

The fresh high-tech expressways will allow for faster travel times, but will also result in a decrease in fuel consumption. These innovative high-tech expressways will also play a major role in stimulating the economy of cities, towns, and villages that are located along the routes of these expressways.

The emergence of a broad road network constitutes one of the latest developments supporting a robust transportation system across India. To enhance connectivity among large and minor states alike, the Indian government proposes several recent expressway schemes and is nearing completion of many others, with an inauguration countdown imminent.

The fresh highways and expressways will incorporate advanced technology, including 24/7 video camera monitoring, speed-tracker devices, police presence, ambulance transportation, and other contemporary safety services. All these modern features will improve road safety for all motorists and ensure a more pleasant driving experience for commuters.

Although the anticipated date for many expressway projects’ inauguration was originally scheduled for 2025, project delays have since pushed back the timeline for most expressways, with many being opened to the public about a year earlier than expected in 2026.

As part of the Bharatmala Project, the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway is presently in its last phase of construction and is anticipated to open to the public in 2026. Stretching from Sohna in Haryana to Surat in Gujarat, the 1,350-kilometer motorway would connect several major cities and travel through six states. The expressway is projected to bring the distance from Delhi to Surat down to approximately 800 km, compared to over 1,150 km by road now. The existing rail distance between Delhi and Surat is approximately 1,121 km.

The latest expressway will improve travel times and fuel efficiency significantly while stimulating economic development throughout the affected areas. The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway will span a distance of 650 km and improve the connection between Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir. The modern expressway will begin in Bahadurgarh (Delhi) and end in Katra (J&K). Along the way, it will connect major cities, including Nakodar, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur, as reported by TimesNow.

This expressway will connect 3 different states: Delhi, Punjab, and J&K, thus, faster than the currently available roads in the region. From Bahadurgarh, the route will pass through Nakodar and Gurdaspur before reaching Katra. The project is being constructed in 2 parts: The 397 km from Bahadurgarh to Nakodar is part of NH-5, and the 99 km between Nakodar and Amritsar is designated NH-5A.

It is estimated that ₹40,000 crores will be spent to construct the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway. Once the expressway is fully developed, it will lead to much lower travel times, better road safety, and will create opportunities for economic growth throughout the areas connected by the expressway.The completion of the 210-km-long Delhi-Dehradun Highway, which connects New Delhi, the state of Uttar Pradesh, and the state of Uttarakhand, is drawing closer. Many anticipate that the six-lane access-controlled highway will open fully to vehicular traffic by February 2026. An impressive feature of the highway is that it contains Asia’s largest wildlife corridor, more than 12 km long, that is built on top of the Rajaji National Park. The elevated nature of the building will facilitate vehicle movement while allowing drivers to enjoy beautiful views of both the valley and animals, with little disturbance to the local wildlife.

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