India awards 10,389 km of high-speed corridors; 4,809 km complete
Synopsis
India has awarded 10,389 km of high-speed corridors and greenfield expressways — but nearly 54% of that network is still under construction. With Rajasthan leading at 1,340 km and states like Punjab and Andhra Pradesh still heavily mid-build, the government's portal-driven land acquisition and clearance reforms are now the real test of whether India's expressway ambition translates into tarmac on time.
Key Takeaways
10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across India as of 23 July .
4,809 km have been completed; 5,580 km remain under implementation.
Rajasthan leads with 1,340 km awarded, of which 1,192 km are already complete.
Punjab ( 923 km ), Andhra Pradesh ( 893 km ), Uttar Pradesh ( 884 km ), and Haryana ( 839 km ) are among the other major states.
The government has deployed the Bhoomi Rashi and Parivesh portals to speed up land acquisition and environmental clearances.
Online approval of GADs for railway crossings and regular inter-agency reviews are being used to resolve execution bottlenecks.
A total of 10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across India, of which 4,809 km have been completed and 5,580 km remain under implementation, the government informed Parliament on 23 July. The disclosure, made in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, offers the most comprehensive state-wise breakdown of India's expressway buildout to date.
Key Figures from Parliament
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari provided the data, noting that the government has established a framework for regular review of all ongoing National Highway projects at the project, state, and central levels, with participation from respective state governments and all relevant stakeholders.
State-wise Breakdown
Rajasthan leads all states with the highest awarded length at 1,340 km, of which 1,192 km have already been completed and 148 km are under construction. Punjab follows with 923 km of awarded projects, including 774 km currently under construction.
Andhra Pradesh has been awarded 893 km, with 308 km completed and 585 km under construction. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 884 km, of which 388 km are complete and 496 km under implementation. Haryana has an awarded length of 839 km, with 615 km already completed. Gujarat has completed 605 km out of its 764 km awarded corridor network.
Measures to Speed Up Execution
To accelerate project delivery, the government has streamlined land acquisition through the 'Bhoomi Rashi' portal and GIS-based land acquisition plans. The 'Parivesh' portal has been revamped to facilitate faster environmental and forest clearances.
Online approval of General Arrangement Drawings (GADs) for Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs) from the Railways has also been enabled. The ministry said regular review mechanisms are being leveraged to resolve coordination bottlenecks with state governments and other agencies.
Broader Significance
This comes amid India's sustained push to modernise its road infrastructure, with high-speed corridors seen as critical to reducing logistics costs and improving inter-city connectivity. The government stated that continuous monitoring and inter-agency coordination are helping accelerate implementation of key highway and expressway projects nationwide. With over half the awarded length still under construction, execution pace and land acquisition timelines will determine whether the full network meets projected completion schedules.
Point of View
389 km figure is impressive on paper, but the more telling number is 5,580 km — the stretch still under implementation, representing over half the awarded network. India's highway buildout has historically struggled with land acquisition delays and clearance bottlenecks, which is precisely why the Bhoomi Rashi and Parivesh portal reforms are being highlighted. Whether digital tools have materially shortened on-ground timelines remains unverified by independent audit. The state-wise data also reveals an uneven spread: Rajasthan's near-complete corridor contrasts sharply with Punjab's heavily under-construction pipeline, raising questions about resource allocation and contractor capacity across states.
NationPress
23 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kilometres of National High-Speed Corridors have been awarded in India?
A total of 10,389 km of National High-Speed Corridors and Greenfield Expressways have been awarded across India, of which 4,809 km are complete and 5,580 km are under implementation, according to data shared in Parliament on 23 July.
Which state has the highest awarded length of high-speed expressways?
Rajasthan leads all states with 1,340 km of awarded high-speed corridor length, of which 1,192 km have already been completed and 148 km are under construction.
What steps has the government taken to speed up expressway construction?
The government has streamlined land acquisition through the Bhoomi Rashi portal and GIS-based plans, revamped the Parivesh portal for faster environmental clearances, and enabled online approval of General Arrangement Drawings for road-rail crossings. Regular inter-agency reviews are also being used to resolve bottlenecks.
What did Minister Nitin Gadkari say in Parliament about highway projects?
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 23 July, said the government has established a framework for regular review of all ongoing National Highway projects at the project, state, and central levels, involving all stakeholders including state governments.
Which other states have significant high-speed corridor projects?
Besides Rajasthan, major states include Punjab (923 km awarded, 774 km under construction), Andhra Pradesh (893 km), Uttar Pradesh (884 km), Haryana (839 km), and Gujarat, which has completed 605 km of its 764 km awarded network.
