A newly completed 24-kilometer section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has opened to the public in Faridabad, Haryana, marking a major milestone in improving road connectivity. Although the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has not yet scheduled an official inauguration, the stretch has been open to traffic for about a month. Built at a cost of ₹1,729 crore, this section runs from Mithapur (Jaitpur Pushta) on the Delhi border to Kelly village in Ballabhgarh, significantly easing congestion on the roads around Faridabad.
The newly opened expressway aims to alleviate pressure on NH-19, which frequently faces heavy traffic, and is expected to handle over 50,000 vehicles daily. This will help reduce congestion on city roads and improve the overall traffic flow. The expressway also connects to the Delhi-Agra Highway (NH-19), making travel to and from Faridabad smoother. While the expressway’s path begins at the DND Flyway in New Delhi, the stretch within the city is still under construction and is not expected to open anytime soon.
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Designed to accommodate high traffic volumes, this section features a 12-lane layout, with a six-lane main carriageway and three-lane service roads on either side, providing ample space for vehicles. These service roads ensure better access and smoother traffic movement, helping to avoid bottlenecks. This segment is part of Package Three of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, which stretches from Sectors 62-65 in Faridabad to a junction near the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal section of the Western Peripheral Expressway, which opened in May 2023.
The new section of the expressway includes six entry and exit points, making it accessible for both local commuters and long-distance travelers. The first toll collection point is located in Kiranj village, about 25 kilometers from Kelly, although the final toll rates are still under discussion. The NHAI is expected to announce the toll charges soon as they finalise operational details.
Construction for Package Two of the expressway began on August 10, 2021, with an initial completion date of August 2023. However, the project faced delays and was completed 14 months later than expected. Despite this, the road is now open, with NHAI confirming that the official inauguration date will be announced in the future, as the broader Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project continues to progress.
