Ahead of the formation of the new government, the Ministry of Road Transport has prepared a master plan under Vision-2047 to develop new super expressways in India. These expressways will allow vehicles to travel at speeds of up to 120 km/h.
Additionally, the master plan includes the creation of access-controlled high-speed corridors spanning east to west and north to south, significantly reducing travel time by 45-50% and saving 35-40% on fuel consumption.
📜 Key Highlights
- Speed and Efficiency: New super expressways will support speeds of up to 120 km/h, while high-speed corridors will allow for speeds up to 100 km/h, maintaining an average speed of 90-100 km/h on expressways.
- Infrastructure Design: The plan includes the construction of four-lane, six-lane, eight-lane, and ten-lane access-controlled high-speed corridors and super expressways.
🚦 Toll-Free and GPS-Based System
One of the standout features of these new super expressways and corridors is that they will be toll plaza-free, with tolls being collected through a GPS-based system. This will ensure smoother and uninterrupted travel for road users.
📊 Master Plan Details
According to the documents available with ‘Hindustan’, the Vision-2047 master plan outlines the construction of over 49,000 kilometers of high-speed corridors, including super expressways, by 2037. The estimated cost for this massive infrastructure project is ₹19 lakh crore.
🌍 Strategic Benefits
The plan aims to enhance connectivity across the country, with a particular focus on the following regions:
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Remote areas of northeastern states
These regions will benefit significantly from the improved infrastructure, allowing for travel speeds of 70-80 km/h on the high-speed corridors.
📏 Specifications
- Expressway Width: 90-100 meters
- Corridor Width: 70 meters
The expansive width of these roads will enable long-distance travel at high speeds, benefiting road users and boosting regional connectivity.
🚧 Current and Future Projects
Currently, India has 4,000 kilometers of high-speed corridors, with an additional 6,000 kilometers under construction. The Vision-2047 master plan sets an ambitious target to exponentially increase this network, enhancing the overall road infrastructure in the country.
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