As India gears up for monumental infrastructural transformations, the Ministry of Road Transport has unveiled an ambitious master plan under Vision-2047. Spearheaded by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, this visionary project aims to revolutionize the country’s road network by developing new super expressways, facilitating speeds of up to 120 km/h. Let’s delve into the key highlights, toll system innovations, master plan details, strategic benefits, and specifications of this groundbreaking initiative.
Key Highlights
Speed and Efficiency: The proposed super expressways will accommodate speeds of up to 120 km/h, with high-speed corridors allowing for speeds up to 100 km/h, ensuring an average speed of 90-100 km/h on expressways.
Infrastructure Design: The comprehensive plan encompasses the construction of four-lane, six-lane, eight-lane, and ten-lane access-controlled high-speed corridors and super expressways.
Toll-Free and GPS-Based System
A groundbreaking feature of these new expressways and corridors is the elimination of toll plazas, with tolls being collected through a GPS-based system. This innovative approach promises seamless and uninterrupted travel experiences for road users.
Master Plan Details
According to documents obtained by ‘Hindustan’, the Vision-2047 master plan outlines the development of over 49,000 kilometers of high-speed corridors, including super expressways, by 2037. The estimated cost for this monumental endeavor stands at ₹19 lakh crore.
Strategic Benefits
The project aims to bolster connectivity across the nation, with special emphasis on regions such as Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and remote areas of northeastern states. Enhanced infrastructure in these areas will facilitate travel speeds of 70-80 km/h on the high-speed corridors, fostering economic growth and regional development.
Specifications
Expressway Width: 90-100 meters
Corridor Width: 70 meters
The expansive width of these roads will enable efficient long-distance travel at high speeds, thereby benefiting road users and bolstering regional connectivity.
Current and Future Projects
Presently, India boasts 4,000 kilometers of high-speed corridors, with an additional 6,000 kilometers under construction. The Vision-2047 master plan sets an audacious target to exponentially expand this network, ushering in a new era of unparalleled road infrastructure across the country.
