Highways Transformation: Powering India's Journey Towards Viksit Bharat

On 14th June 2026, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) reported a 61% expansion in the national highway network since 2014, alongside faster construction, major expressway rollouts, and new eco-sensitive corridor designs.

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Network Expansion

India’s National Highway network expanded by 61%, growing from 91,287 km in 2014 to 1,46,572 km in 2025–26.

Construction Efficiency

Highway construction pace increased from 11.6 km/day in 2013–14 to nearly 34 km/day, reflecting faster project execution and delivery.

Bharatmala Progress

Under Bharatmala Pariyojana, 22,590 km of highways have been completed, while contracts covering 26,425 km have been awarded against a target of 34,800 km.

Expressway Transformation

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