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Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway: Expressways are one of the significant pillars on whom the economy of the country stands. Due to their role in efficient transportation and logistics movement, expressways have a huge contribution in the economic growth of a country. One of the most popular routes in the country is the route which connects the national capital to the ‘financial capital’ of the country, i.e., Delhi–Mumbai route. Here are all the details you need to know about the route.

Significance of the Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway

The Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway is a 1,350 km long expressway which connects India’s national capital New Delhi to its ‘financial capital’ Mumbai. Being seen as one of the most critical highways of India, it’s currently 6 lane but is expandable to 8 lanes. The Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway is one of the longest expressway in India with maximum speed of up to 120 km/h and is expected to be a big boost to the economic growth of the nation.

As a result of the highway, various tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Ratlam, Kota, Vadodara and Surat will receive a massive boost in the economy. Media reports have it that state-of-the-art residential and commercial projects may come up in these areas, which may start a new era of development.

Cost of Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway project

Costing around Rs 95,000 crore, the Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway project will extend across six states — Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. After the project is fully operational, the 1,386 km stretch of the highway will be the longest and most advanced highway in India.

As per a report by Asianet, the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway will not only reduce travel time but will also bring about a significant change in the real estate sector. Reports also say that the construction of the Delhi–Vadodra–Mumbai Expressway will reduce the current 24 hours travel time to just 12 hours.

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