The Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway (also known as the NH-352B) is a proposed superhighway by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which will connect Gurgaon (Haryana) with Chandwaji (Rajasthan), according to media reports.
The 195.1 km long greenfield expressway is expected to reduce the distance between the two cities by around 40 km and the travel time by around 2-3 hours. At present, the distance between Delhi and Jaipur is 235 km. The super expressway will cover around 423 villages and seven districts, including Gurgaon, Jhajjar, Rewari, Mahendergarh, Alwar, Sikar and Jaipur.
The National Highway NH-352B, also known as the Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway, is being developed as an alternative route to the existing NH48 Delhi-Jaipur Expressway. The upcoming eight-lane super expressway will start from the Kherki Dhaula Toll Plaza on Dwarka Expressway in New Gurgaon, connect via IMT Bawal and end at Chandwaji on NH48 in Rajasthan.
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Delhi-Jaipur expressway: Quick facts
| Project | Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway (also known as NH-352B) |
| Developed by | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Starting point | NH-48 near Kherki Dhaula Toll Plaza |
| Terminal | NH-48 near Chandwaji, north of Jaipur |
| Lane | eight lane expressway with four lane service road (expandable to sixteen lane) |
| Length | 195.1 km |
| Project cost | Rs 6,530 crore |
| Project status | Land acquisition in progress |
Delhi-Jaipur super expressway route
The Delhi-Jaipur expressway will branch out from NH-48, the section of the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, near Kherki Daula Toll Plaza and connect with Chandwaji in the Jaipur district. It will comprise six lanes and cover nearly seven districts.
The proposed route of the New Delhi-Jaipur corridor will pass through seven districts in Haryana and Rajasthan:
- Gurgaon
- Rewari
- Jhaijjar
- Mahendragarh
- Alwar
- Jaipur
- Sikar
Major landmarks along Delhi Jaipur expressway
The Delhi Jaipur Expressway will cover prominent cities and important landmarks:
- Gurgaon: This a bustling city in the National Capital Region (NCR), with several IT and commercial hubs. Gurgaon will have multiple entry and exit points to the route.
- Manesar: Situated close to Gurgaon, Manesar is an emerging real estate destination with several industrial zones and tourism spots such as Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary.
- Neemrana: Located in Rajasthan, Neemrana is known for its heritage fort and growing industrial area.
- Shahpura: This is a popular town in Rajasthan near Jaipur, which will get connectivity to the express highway.
Delhi-Jaipur expressway project construction status
The construction work on the Delhi Jaipur expressway has commenced and the NHAI has started the land acquisition process. The project is being developed at a cost of Rs 6,530 crore. Since the major part of the land required for the project is privately owned, the cost of rehabilitation and resettlement is around Rs 5,000 crore. This corridor is expected to be opened in 2027.
Delhi-Jaipur (Greenfield) expressway village list
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Haryana |
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| District | Tehsil | Number of village |
| Gurgaon | Farrukhnagar | 58 |
| Manesar | 10 | |
| Manesar | 14 | |
| Rewari | Rewari | 45 |
| Bawal | 3 | |
| Jhajjar | Jhajjar | 25 |
| Mahendragarh | Nagal Chaudhary | 5 |
| Total villages: 160 | ||
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Rajasthan |
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| District | Tehsil | Number of village |
| Alwar | Behror | 88 |
| Jaipur | Kotputli | 87 |
| Shahpura | 27 | |
| Sikar | Neem ka thana | 23 |
| Sikar | 38 | |
| Total villages: 263 | ||
| Total: 423 | ||
Delhi-Jaipur super expressway map
Source: environmentclearance.nic.in
Other routes connecting Delhi and Jaipur
Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway
Connectivity between Jaipur and Delhi will be enhanced as the Jaipur-Bandikui Expressway project, which also connects the Delhi-Mumbai expressway, nears completion. Currently, it takes several hours to cover the distance between Jaipur and Delhi, which will be reduced to around three hours once the expressway is operational.
Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sohna (Haryana) to Dausa (Rajasthan) section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway on February 12, 2023. The Sohna-Dausa section is a key link between Delhi and Jaipur, which will reduce the travel time between the two cities to just 3 hours from the current 5 hours. It will also offer an alternative route for travellers, connecting directly to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
Delhi-Jaipur Highway
The Delhi-Jaipur Highway or the NH-48 is a 242-km-long, eight-lane highway, which connects Delhi and Jaipur. The route starts from Kherki Toll Plaza in Gurgaon and ends near Daulatpura Toll Plaza in Jaipur. The highway covers several Industrial Model Townships (IMT) in Haryana and Rajasthan. The road was widened in 2007 as a National Highway passing over 400 villages of 11 tehsils across Haryana and Rajasthan.
In 2024, the NHAI revamped the majority of the Delhi-Jaipur Highway route. A TOI cited a senior NHAI official stating that a road had been recarpeted on both sides of the 155-km stretch from Jaipur to the Shahjahanpur border.
Delhi-Jaipur section of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
On February 12, 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first stretch of the 1,380-km Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from Sohna (Haryana) to Dausa (Rajasthan). It is an eight-lane access-controlled expressway, expandable to 12 lanes.
The 246-km section will reduce travel time from Delhi to Jaipur to just 3 hours from the current 5 hours. Developed at the cost of over Rs 12,150 crore, the section will be directly linked with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from DND Flyway to Jaitpur, from Jaitpur to Ballabhgarh and from Ballabhgarh to Sohna. The section will serve as an alternative route to the Delhi-Jaipur highway.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that electric bus service will be started by laying electric cable on the Delhi-Mumbai Express National Highway. The distance from Delhi to Jaipur will be covered in two hours, and its fare will be 30% less than that of a diesel bus. He said that the government plans to construct a 67-kilometre four-lane expressway from Bandikui to Jaipur for Rs 1,370 crore. The project is expected to be completed by November 2024.
Gadkari further said the Delhi-Mumbai Express highway is the first in Asia and the second in the world on which we have built an animal overpass so that animals do not have to cross the road. He expressed satisfaction with the government’s efforts to make Rajasthan roads at par with international standards.
Delhi-Jaipur expressway to get easy connectivity to Dwarka Expressway
The Delhi-Jaipur Super expressway will start from the Kherki Dhaula Toll Plaza located on the Dwarka Expressway in New Gurgaon. The Dwarka Expressway is an eight-lane expressway spanning 27.6 km that will provide connectivity between Delhi and Gurgaon. The upcoming Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway, which will start from the Kherki Dhaula end of the Dwarka Expressway, will enable easy accessibility to Delhi and reduce traffic congestion.
Delhi-Jaipur expressway benefits
- Reduced travel time: With a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h, the Delhi-Jaipur expressway will reduce travel time between the two cities by around 3 hours.
- Enhanced safety: The expressway has been designed with modern road engineering, surveillance systems and dedicated service lanes for the safety of commuters.
- Economic growth: By linking two major cities, the Delhi Jaipur expressway will promote economic growth by increasing trade and tourism.
- Reduced environmental impact: Efforts have been made to promote sustainability with tree plantations and installation of advanced drainage systems along the Delhi Jaipur Expressway route.
Delhi-Jaipur super expressway: Construction timeline
- 2006-2007: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways conceive the Delhi-Jaipur super expressway project.
- 2011: The detailed project planning was initiated.
- 2012: The proposed alignment of the expressway was approved by the Haryana and Rajasthan government.
- 2015: The project was expedited by revising the alignment with Kherki Dhaula Toll Plaza as the starting point instead of the originally planned route with the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi as the starting point.
Delhi-Jaipur expressway real estate impact
The Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway is expected to significantly reduce the distance between the two cities. Further, the upcoming infrastructure project will steer real estate developments along the corridor and boost economic activities. As more and more people move to these localities owing to the growth in employment opportunities, it will lead to an increased demand for properties, both residential and commercial spaces. Several localities in key cities, including Gurgaon, Rewari, Alwar and Jaipur, are expected to witness increased demand for homes and commercial properties. As a result, property prices are also expected to witness an increase in future.
Property rates along Delhi – Jaipur Expressway
| Location | Average property prices (in Rs per sqft) | Monthly rentals |
| Gurgaon | Rs 12,800 | Rs 42,000 |
| Manesar | Rs 6,800 | Rs 20,000 |
| Rewari | Rs 4,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Jhajjar | Rs 3,400 | Rs 10,200 |
| Alwar | Rs 4,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| Jaipur | Rs 5,100 | Rs 25,000 |
Housing.com News Viewpoint
The Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway will provide an alternative route between Jaipur and Delhi, which will reduce traffic congestion and ensure a faster commuting experience. The upcoming project that will boost real estate activities in key cities, including Gurgaon. Hence, this is an ideal time to invest in properties along the corridor as property prices will appreciate. Moreover, Jaipur is an emerging tier-2 city, which is attracting a lot of investors and buyers owing to factors such as growing employment hubs, affordability, etc. The upcoming Delhi-Jaipur super expressway will further boost the investment prospects and provide home seekers and investors will plenty of affordable property options.
FAQs
What is the new expressway between Delhi and Jaipur?
The proposed Delhi-Jaipur Super Expressway will also be known as the NH-352B. It will connect Gurgaon (Haryana) with Chandwaji (Rajasthan).
What is the speed of the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway?
The speed limit for commercial vehicles on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway is 120 kmph.
How much is the toll on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway?
For vehicles travelling on the Delhi-Jaipur stretch of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway, the toll charge fixed by the NHAI is Rs 390.
How much does it cost to take a car from Delhi to Jaipur?
The taxi fare for a one-way trip from Delhi to Jaipur may cost up to Rs 3,000.
How many hours does it take from Delhi to Jaipur by car?
It can take around 5-6 hours to cover the distance between Delhi and Jaipur.
What is the status of Delhi-Jaipur Super expressway?
The Delhi-Jaipur Super expressway project is being developed by the NHAI and is expected to be completed by 2027.
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