India is set to launch a landmark ₹11 trillion (about US$125 billion) infrastructure plan to expand its high-speed road network fivefold over the next decade. As reported by Moneycontrol citing Bloomberg, the government will build 17,000 kilometers of access-controlled highways, designed to support speeds of up to 120 km/h.
The project is expected to significantly boost logistics efficiency, reduce travel time, and improve road safety nationwide. Currently, 40% of the network—around 6,800 kilometers—is already under construction and scheduled for completion before 2030. The remaining 60% will start by 2028 and finish by 2033.
This mega-expansion forms a critical part of India’s infrastructure modernization strategy, aligned with flagship programs like Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti and Bharatmala, aiming to create seamless, multimodal transport connectivity.
Alongside the expansion, the government plans to roll out barrier-free digital tolling on all four-lane and high-speed corridors by FY 2028–29, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways also targets accelerating highway construction to 100 kilometers per day, a sharp rise from the current average of 38 kilometers per day.
