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Big network of high-speed highway corridors soon! (MoRTH)The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has put
forward a proposal to construct and expand approximately 41,000 km
of national highways. This ambitious plan includes the development of
15,000 km of high-speed corridors, which will be controlled-access routes. The
target for completion is set for the fiscal year 2031-32, and it is estimated
that an investment of Rs 19.5 lakh crore will be required.
To implement this proposal, the first phase of the
master plan for highway development will be initiated, with projects being put
up for bidding by 2028-29. The construction will subsequently be completed by
2031-32..
Shri Nitin Gadkari, the
Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has in the past hinted that the speed limits on national highways may
go up to ensure that commuters can enjoy faster transit.
In comparison to other countries, the average travel speed on highways
in the United States exceeds 100 kmph, while in China it is around 90 kmph. By
raising the average speed, the Indian government aims to achieve its target of
reducing logistics costs to 9-10% of the GDP. Currently, these costs account
for approximately 18% of the GDP.
To ensure accessibility and alleviate congestion in and around cities
and urban areas, the ministry has already identified specific high-speed
corridors. These corridors are strategically located within a range of 100-150
km from any part of India.
The ministry’s assessment indicates that India will ultimately require
approximately 50,000 km of high-speed corridors. Currently, only 3,900 km of
such corridors are operational, but this figure is expected to reach around
11,000 km by 2026-27.
A source from the ministry told that recognizing this
significant gap, new high-speed corridors spanning 36,500 km have been
identified to address congestion. Over the next two decades, the focus will
mainly be on constructing four and six-lane highways
