6 January, 2026
Chandigarh- According to data from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the planning for the Bharatmala corridor, Haryana has become one of the most connected states in India in terms of expressways. Its geographic proximity to the national capital has positioned the state as a natural transit hub for nearly every major expressway radiating from Delhi. As a result, Haryana stands at the forefront of India’s expansion in expressway-led infrastructure.
One of the most noteworthy outcomes of the Bharatmala project in Haryana is the extensive district-level coverage it has achieved. Out of the state’s 23 districts, nearly 18 already have direct access to, or are in close proximity to, access-controlled expressways. This means that approximately 78% of districts in Haryana are connected, a figure that surpasses most states in North India. With several corridors nearing completion, expressway access in Haryana is expected to exceed 85% coverage in the coming years.
The plan aims to connect 550 district headquarters (up from 300) through the construction of a minimum four-lane highway. This will involve increasing the number of corridors from 6 to 50 and shifting 80% of freight traffic (up from 40%) to national highways. The project includes the establishment of 24 logistics parks, 66 inter-corridors (IC) covering a total of 8,000 kilometers (5,000 miles), and 116 feeder routes (FR) totaling 7,500 kilometers (4,700 miles). Additionally, it will develop 7 multi-modal waterway ports in the northeast.
The project encompasses the construction of tunnels, bridges, elevated corridors, flyovers, overpasses, interchanges, bypasses, ring roads, and various other structures to ensure the shortest, congestion-free, and most efficient connectivity to multiple locations. This initiative is a centrally sponsored and funded road and highways project by the Government of India.
Key Highlight
- Nearly four out of five districts in Haryana are already connected to high-speed expressways
The operational expressway network in Haryana forms a dense and multi-directional grid. The Trans-Haryana Expressway (NH-152D) acts as the state’s internal backbone, running north to south and linking major districts such as Ambala, Karnal, Jind, Rohtak, Bhiwani and Mahendragarh. This corridor has significantly reduced travel time within the state while opening new growth zones in interior regions.
At the national level, Haryana benefits from multiple high-impact corridors. The Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway enables faster movement from NCR to Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, while the Western Peripheral Expressway (KMP) and Eastern Peripheral Expressway together divert long-haul traffic away from Delhi, easing congestion across the NCR. The Haryana stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway further integrates the state into India’s largest economic corridor, directly linking it with ports and industrial hubs.
Connectivity Advantage
- Direct expressway access to Delhi, Mumbai, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and key logistics routes
Future-ready planning under Bharatmala is further strengthening Haryana’s position. Upcoming corridors such as the Panipat–Dabwali Expressway and the Hisar–Rewari Expressway are set to improve connectivity in western and southern Haryana, supporting agriculture supply chains, industrial clusters and regional trade. Greenfield upgrades on the Delhi–Chandigarh route and the Ambala–Dehradun Expressway will also enhance interstate mobility and tourism-driven traffic.
Beyond mobility, the expressway network is delivering broad economic benefits. Faster freight movement has reduced logistics costs, while improved accessibility is attracting investments in warehousing, manufacturing, agri-processing and real estate. At the same time, bypass corridors like KMP and EPE are helping decongest Delhi, improving road safety and urban air quality.
Economic Impact
- Lower logistics costs, faster travel and new growth corridors for industry and agriculture
Under the Bharatmala Pariyojana, Haryana has effectively transformed into India’s expressway gateway. With a majority of its districts already integrated into the national high-speed road grid and several strategic corridors under development, the state stands out as a benchmark for infrastructure-led growth. Haryana’s experience demonstrates how strategic location, combined with planned expressway connectivity, can reshape a region’s economic and transport landscape.
The assessment is based on:
- Bharatmala Pariyojana corridor maps showing expressway alignments
- NHAI project documents & DPRs (Detailed Project Reports)
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) updates
- District-wise expressway penetration analysis done by infrastructure researchers and policy analysts
When these expressway corridors are overlaid on Haryana’s district map, it becomes clear that most Delhi-origin national expressways pass through Haryana, giving it the highest expressway density in North India.
This view is consistently supported by:
- NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) – through expressway approvals and execution data
- MoRTH – via Bharatmala Phase-I and Phase-II status reports
- Infrastructure economists & transport planners – including analyses referenced by bodies like NITI Aayog
- Parliamentary replies on Bharatmala implementation, where Haryana repeatedly appears among top beneficiary states
Why Haryana is officially considered a top beneficiary
- Delhi is the origin point of multiple national expressways
- Haryana surrounds Delhi on three sides
- Maximum number of operational + under-construction access-controlled highways pass through the state
Beyond geography and expressway density, Haryana is officially viewed as a top beneficiary because a large share of Bharatmala corridors in the state are economic-utility driven rather than transit-only routes. Many expressways directly serve industrial estates, freight hubs, agri-mandis, defence installations and logistics parks, ensuring high traffic viability and faster economic returns. Additionally, Haryana has recorded strong land acquisition efficiency, quicker statutory clearances and higher project execution pace, allowing expressway stretches to move from approval to operation faster than in many other states. This combination of economic relevance and execution speed has amplified Haryana’s overall gains from the Bharatmala programme.
“Haryana’s expressway network reflects how strategic infrastructure can reshape regional growth.”
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