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National Highway Expansion

Government of India · ongoing · since 2014

National Highway Expansion is a Government of India scheme dating from 2014; its current status is ongoing. National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) accelerated highway construction to record pace. Key corridors: Delhi–Mumbai (1,350 km), Amritsar–Jamnagar, Bengaluru–Chennai.

↗ Official source — nhai.gov.in

Status
ongoing
Started
2014
Budget / outlay
₹2.96 lakh crore (NHAI borrowings + budget, 2024–25)
Reach
Govt. reported: NH network grew from 91,287 km (FY 2014) to 1,46,572 km (Mar 2026); four-lane and above NHs from 18,371 km to 45,516 km · PIB Aug 2026
Run by
Government of India
Official source
nhai.gov.in
Last verified
Sep 2026

Projects & Initiatives 1 ongoing

National Highway Expansion
Ongoing
Budget₹2.96 lakh crore (NHAI borrowings + budget, 2024–25)
ReachGovt. reported: NH network grew from 91,287 km (FY 2014) to 1,46,572 km (Mar 2026); four-lane and above NHs from 18,371 km to 45,516 km · PIB Aug 2026
Since 2014 · National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) accelerated highway construction to record pace. Key corridors: Delhi–Mumbai (1,350 km), Amritsar–Jamnagar, Bengaluru–Chennai.

Frequently asked questions

What is National Highway Expansion?

National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) accelerated highway construction to record pace. Key corridors: Delhi–Mumbai (1,350 km), Amritsar–Jamnagar, Bengaluru–Chennai.

What is the official website of National Highway Expansion?

The official source for National Highway Expansion is nhai.gov.in.

When did National Highway Expansion start?

National Highway Expansion dates from 2014.

What is the current status of National Highway Expansion?

National Highway Expansion is ongoing.

What is the budget of National Highway Expansion?

₹2.96 lakh crore (NHAI borrowings + budget, 2024–25)

How many people has National Highway Expansion reached?

Govt. reported: NH network grew from 91,287 km (FY 2014) to 1,46,572 km (Mar 2026); four-lane and above NHs from 18,371 km to 45,516 km · PIB Aug 2026

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