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Time of India
02-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Gwalior–Agra Expressway: How will NH-44 be repaired under this project plan? check total cost, travel time, and routes
Gwalior–Agra Expressway: A major infrastructure boost is underway with the Gwalior–Agra Expressway. A 88.4 km long Greenfield expressway is all set to be constructed to reduce travel time and improve regional connectivity. This six-lane expressway will pass through Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, enhancing traffic flow between the key cities of Gwalior and Agra. As part of this mega project, the existing NH-44 (National Highway 44) connecting Gwalior to Agra will also be repaired. The construction company responsible for the expressway has been directed to upgrade NH-44 to improve road conditions, ensure smoother traffic movement, and support the new expressway's efficiency. Total Cost of Gwalior–Agra Expressway The estimated total cost of the Gwalior–Agra Expressway project is approximately ₹4612.65 crore. This includes land acquisition, construction of bridges, flyovers, underpasses, and repair work on NH-44. The project has been awarded to a construction company based in Udaipur, and construction is expected to begin in November 2025. Gwalior–Agra Expressway: Travel Time Currently, the journey from Gwalior to Agra takes around 3 hours. With the new expressway, travel time will be reduced to just 90 minutes. This development will especially benefit the residents of Dimni, Ambah, and Porsa, who currently spend up to 4 hours covering 130 km. Gwalior–Agra Expressway Route Details The expressway will start from the outer ring road of Agra and extend to the Gwalior bypass. It will cover 65 villages, including land from 14 villages in Uttar Pradesh, 18 in Rajasthan, and 30 in Madhya Pradesh. Key areas along the route include Rajakheda (Morena), Dholpur, and Agra. Gwalior–Agra Expressway: Key Features Eight major bridges and 23 small bridges Six flyovers and five elevated viaducts One rail overbridge 42 underpasses Fully access-controlled road GPS-based toll and traffic management systems Maximum speed limit: 100 km/h Also, four to five entry/exit loops will be constructed every 20–25 km, including loops on NH-552 in Morena and Rajakheda Road in Dholpur. (as per news24) Gwalior–Agra Expressway: Completion Timeline The Gwalior–Agra Expressway is expected to be completed by 2028. Once operational, it will enhance trade, tourism, and daily commutes across three major states. The project is a part of India's push toward better road connectivity and economic development in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
India.com
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- India.com
World's longest road is over 100 years old, passes through 14 countries, has no U-turn; Not located in India, China, Middle East, Europe, it connects…
Representational Image/ AI-generated Pan-American Highway: India has some of longest highways in the world that connect distant parts of the country, with National Highway 44 (NH 44) being the longest, with a total length of 4,112 kilometers. But did you know that the world's longest road is a staggering 30,000 kilometers (about 19,000 miles) in length, and it would take around 2 months to travel from one end to the other even if you cover 500 kilometers per day. World's longest road The Pan-American Highway, which connects North America to the southernmost tip of South America, is recognized as the longest road in the world, traversing through 14 countries, including Canada, the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The lengthy highway starts from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in the northernmost part of North America, ends in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southern tip of South America. Interestingly, the no road in the US or Canada is designated as part of the Pan-American Highway, which officially begins at the US-Mexico border in Nuevo Laredo. Pan-American Highway has no U-turn Notably, the Pan-American highway is considered a straight road, and does not have a single U-turn or any sharp turns from beginning to end. According to various estimates, the road is approximately 30,600 kilometers (19,000 miles) in length, making it the longest highway on the planet. It would roughly take more than 60 days to travel from end of the Pan-American Highway to the other, even if one manages to cover 500 kilometers daily. Pan-American Highway traverses these countries The Pan-American Highway traverses through 14 countries of the Americas — Canada, United States, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina– passing through various histories and cultures, making the journey more eventful than the destination itself. All 14 nations share the responsibility of the maintenance of the Pan-American Highway. When was the Pan-American Highway built? The Pan-American Highway was built in the 1920s, with aim to promote tourism across various nations in the Americas. An agreement was signed by the 14 countries, including the US, Canada, and Mexico, in 1937 for developing and maintenance of the crucial highway. The highway was completely opened for traffic in 1960.
