Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway passing through a tiger reserve was ingeniously planned by the engineers, proving to be exceptional. In case of an accident, the road must be cleared and the injured must be provided with prompt medical attention. Furthermore, NHAI’s road safety and safe traffic regulations must be followed. DRA Infracon’s contract expires this year. A new tender will be issued in the new year, and the tenderer will be responsible for the new work.
An 8-lane tunnel has been constructed beneath a forest area, marking a significant achievement in India’s road infrastructure development. This innovative tunnel, located on the Delhi-Vadodara section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, traverses a tiger reserve situated in the Mukundra Hills near Kota, Rajasthan. The primary challenge was to complete the project without causing harm to the forest ecosystem and the habitat of the tigers.
Key Points
– The 8-lane tunnel is the first of its kind in India to pass beneath a dense forest, specifically a tiger reserve.
– Extending for about 4.9 kilometers, the tunnel took roughly 4.6 years to construct, employing special techniques to ensure minimal disruption to the forest and its wildlife.
– The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway serves as a vital link between the political capital and the financial capital of India, spanning 1,386 kilometers at an estimated cost of around Rs 95,000 crore.
– The project exemplifies successful synergy between development and environmental conservation, enhancing travel convenience between Delhi and Mumbai while reducing travel time and fuel consumption.
Twenty companies are working on the construction of this 1,350-kilometer expressway from Delhi to Mumbai. Each of these companies is working on approximately 52 separate sections. On March 28, 2026, the Ministry released the project’s status report, under which seven companies have completed their portions.
Eco park being built on 885 acres in Badarpur
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari conducted a site inspection on May 19th. He said the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is going to be the lifeline of South Delhi. The Vadodara-Mumbai Highway, from Sarai Kale Khan DND via Mithapur and Badarpur, is just about to open.
Additionally, the construction of a flyover at Mithapur Chowk and new bridges over the Agra Canal and Gurugram Canal near Mithapur Chowk have brought significant relief to commuters traveling through South Delhi. To alleviate Delhi’s pollution, the world’s largest eco-park is being built on 885 acres of land in Badarpur. Due to the Eastern and Western Peripheral Road, entry of trucks into Delhi was stopped and pollution reduced.
To solve the problem of traffic jam in Delhi-NCR, a network of roads at a cost of Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which includes Third Ring Road, National Highway from Delhi to Mumbai, Delhi to Meerut Expressway, National Highway from Akshardham to Dehradun, alternative route to Haridwar.