Expansion of the National Highways (NH) network under Bharatmala Pariyojana

The Government in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has constructed about 57,125 km of National Highways (NHs) during the last five financial years.

Key Achievements (Last 5 Years)
- Total NHs Constructed: ~57,125 km
- Bharatmala Phase-I:
- Planned length: 34,800 km
- Awarded: 796 projects covering 26,425 km
- Constructed: 21,248 km (up to Sept 2025)
- State Focus – Karnataka:
- 3,187 km of NH projects sanctioned/awarded (including expressways & economic corridors)

Growth in NH Network
- Overall NH Length: Increased from 1,32,499 km (March 2019) → 1,46,560 km (2025)
- 4-Lane & Above NHs: Expanded 1.4× from 31,066 km (2019) → 43,512 km (2025)
- Less than 2-Lane NHs: Reduced from 27% (2019) → 9% of total NH network (2025)

High-Speed Corridors & Expressways
- Operationalized Length: ~3,052 km of access-controlled High-Speed Corridors (HSCs) / Expressways
- Impact:
- Freight speed improved from 30–35 km/h (on 4-lane NHs) → ~50 km/h (on HSCs)
- Enhanced regional connectivity and logistics efficiency
- Boosted economic growth through faster transport and reduced costs

Significance
- The expansion under Bharatmala is not just about adding kilometers — it’s about transforming India’s logistics backbone, reducing travel time, and improving accessibility across regions.
- By prioritizing expressways and economic corridors, the government is aligning infrastructure growth with economic development goals.