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India’s infrastructure development is witnessing a remarkable stride with the near-completion of the ambitious Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway, a mega highway project that promises to significantly cut travel time and boost economic activity across four key states. Part of the central government’s Bharatmala Pariyojana, this 1,316-kilometer, six-lane access-controlled expressway stretches from Amritsar in Punjab to Jamnagar in Gujarat, passing through Haryana and Rajasthan. Designed to enhance multi-state connectivity and facilitate faster movement of goods and people, the expressway is being built at a cost of around ?80,000 crore and is expected to be fully operational by December 2025.

Once completed, the expressway will reduce the travel time between Amritsar and Jamnagar from the current 26 hours to just 13 hours, effectively halving the journey duration. This not only benefits commuters and tourists but also plays a crucial role in strengthening India’s logistics and supply chain efficiency. The route strategically connects vital economic and industrial hubs, including major oil refineries in Jamnagar and Bathinda, industrial zones in Haryana and Rajasthan, and key defense establishments, seaports, and airports. By offering seamless road connectivity, it is expected to decongest existing highways, reduce vehicular emissions, and lower transportation costs across the northern and western regions of the country.

The expressway will also play a transformative role in uplifting rural economies along the corridor by improving access to markets and job opportunities. It integrates smart infrastructure, green corridors, and modern facilities such as way-side amenities, EV charging stations, and intelligent traffic systems. With more than 80% of the construction already completed, the project is seen as a symbol of India’s rapid infrastructure evolution under the National Infrastructure Pipeline and Gati Shakti vision. As the Amritsar–Jamnagar Expressway nears its final stages, it stands poised to become one of India’s most important transport lifelines, unlocking economic potential and enhancing interstate mobility like never before.