NHAI’s latest link via Bagrana opens with four new interchanges and advanced ramps for smooth traffic flow.
New Delhi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is opening a new 65-kilometer stretch of the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway between Bagrana and Bandikui. This would make travel between Jaipur and Delhi considerably faster and easier. From 9 AM on Thursday, July 3, the new link will be available to the public for the first time as a part of trial run. A full-fledged inauguration by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will follow shortly.
Depending on traffic, the new route, which is a significant addition to the expressway network, should cut the travel time between Jaipur and Delhi to about 3 to 3.5 hours. This is an improvement from the old route that had drivers drive farther through Dausa on Agra Road before getting on the main expressway.
The Bagrana-Bandikui link connects Bagrana, which is on the periphery of Jaipur, to the highway directly, making it easier for city commuters. The new connection’s highlight is the slip lane at the Bagrana intersection, which provides direct connectivity to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The route is particularly useful for travelers from places like Rotary Circle because it reduces the access length significantly.
In addition, vehicles approaching from Jaipur’s Ring Road can now enter the expressway through a newly built cloverleaf ramp, facilitating the transition to high-speed travel. A raised ramp has been constructed to handle traffic entering from the Bandikui side, offering two simple departure points—one leading to Agra Road into Jaipur and another connecting to Ring Road, ensuring smoother and regulated traffic dispersal.
The NHAI has also revealed that with this new link operational, it will take approximately 2.5 hours to reach the Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway and depending on traffic, it could take an extra thirty to forty-five minutes to get to central Delhi, including Indira Gandhi International Airport or New Delhi Railway Station.
Along the new stretch, four interchanges have been developed at Bhedoli, Khurikurd, Sundarpura, and Geela ki Nangal villages, enhancing connectivity for nearby regions and facilitating easier access to the expressway for residents of these areas.
This new infrastructure project is part of India’s ongoing effort to improve road networks and reduce travel time between major cities. By integrating modern engineering with strategic design, the Bagrana–Bandikui link is expected to offer a significant boost to regional mobility, economic activity, and commuter convenience.
As the route opens for trial use, authorities will monitor its usage closely and incorporate feedback before the official inauguration.
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