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From June, travel between Delhi and Jaipur will be significantly faster, thanks to a new connection from the Delhi-Mumbai expressway to the Jaipur Ring Road. NHAI is ensuring thorough inspections and preventive maintenance to avoid post-inauguration issues as well.

Travellers can soon journey from Delhi to Jaipur in just 2.5 hours, thanks to a new 67-kilometer expressway set to open in June 2025. The highway, linking Bandikui to the Jaipur Ring Road, will bypass congested areas and reduce the distance by 20 kilometers.

Travel to Jaipur from Delhi is poised to become significantly faster and smoother starting in June, thanks to the completion of a new link connecting Bandikui on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway to the Jaipur Ring Road. This development promises a non-stop journey of just two-and-a-half hours, reducing the distance by 20 km.

The government is planning subsidies for battery swapping stations to facilitate long-distance electric vehicle travel, particularly for buses and trucks. Initially, the subsidy will focus on these vehicles, along with two and three-wheelers, as car battery swapping standards are still being developed. This initiative aligns with the increasing adoption of EVs and the establishment of charging infrastructure along national highways.

The Indian government is actively considering incentives like lower interest rates and toll waivers to promote the adoption of electric trucks, particularly on priority routes such as Delhi-Chandigarh and Mumbai-Pune. This initiative, part of the PM e-Drive program, aims to replicate the success seen with electric two-and three-wheelers.

Heavy traffic congestion hit National Highway 24 in Noida due to road closures and diversions in Delhi for US Vice President JD Vance's visit. Commuters faced significant delays during peak hours. Traffic restrictions are in place around IP Marg, ITO Crossing, and Vikas Marg, with advisories to avoid Sardar Patel Marg and other key routes.

Union Minister Gadkari announced the Mumbai-Goa highway's completion by June, promising relief to commuters and Konkan travelers. He also unveiled plans to remove physical toll booths nationwide, with a new toll policy utilizing satellite monitoring and number plate recognition for automatic deductions.

During a dust storm near Sector 113 on Dwarka Expressway, a heavy overhead direction signage installed by NHAI collapsed onto a moving car, injuring the driver and causing a significant traffic disruption. The incident, which occurred around 7 pm, prompted a response from traffic police and NHAI, who worked to clear the debris and restore traffic flow.

From April 1, toll rates for all vehicle classes on national and state highways in Rajasthan will increase by Rs 5 to Rs 25, affecting several major routes including Jaipur-Delhi and Jaipur-Kota. The revised tolls will apply to routes such as Jaipur-Kishangarh Highway, Ring Road, and other important connections.

Effective April 1, 2025, India's highways and expressways will see a toll tax increase, impacting key routes including the Lucknow highways, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and NH-9. Notification from NHAI indicates this is the second hike within a year, with tolls rising by varying amounts for different vehicle types.

Realty firm Manglam Group will invest Rs 1,000 crore over five years to expand its hospitality business in Rajasthan. The company has already developed a 150-room luxury hotel and is planning three new projects with significant investments. This strategic move aims to cater to the growing demand for premium hotels in the region.

Traffic on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway will be disrupted on March 26 and 27 for the construction of a foot overbridge (FOB) at Narsingpur. Movement on NH8 will be prohibited during the construction period. The new 110-foot-long steel FOB aims to reduce accidents and help residents safely cross the expressway.

Commuters have paid nearly 50% more in toll fees for the Gurgaon-Jaipur NH-48 stretch since April 2009 compared to the construction and maintenance costs. For the Delhi-Gurgaon expressway, the toll collected since January 2003 exceeds the incurred costs by around 9%. The excess toll revenue does not fully account for significant investments in land acquisition.

The NIA filed charges against three people with links to a Canada-based Khalistani terrorist for their part in a shooting outside Hotel Highway King in Rajasthan in December 2024. The accused conspired with others, including a designated terrorist Arsh Dala. Shooters were assigned to carry out the attack as part of this conspiracy.

Congestion at the Gurgaon-Delhi border has become a daily ordeal, with the flawed road engineering and high traffic volumes causing persistent jams. Despite efforts from traffic officials and the National Highway Authority of India, bottlenecks and disarray remain major issues, necessitating immediate intervention and structural changes to alleviate the problem.