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Rs 3,839 Crore Highway to Link Ujjain with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Approved

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a major highway project to develop an 80.45 km four-lane corridor in Madhya Pradesh. This Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section will complete a direct high-speed link from Ujjain to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, significantly improving travel efficiency. The upgrade is expected to reduce travel time by approximately one hour and strengthen inter-state connectivity, particularly for traffic from Gujarat and Maharashtra. The project will also support economic development in tribal districts and manage increased traffic for the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Key Points: Cabinet Approves Ujjain-Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Link Highway

  • Rs 3,839 crore project approved
  • 80.45 km 4-lane corridor in Madhya Pradesh
  • Links Ujjain to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway
  • To reduce travel time by approx. one hour
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Cabinet approves Rs 3,839 crore 4-lane highway project linking Ujjain to Delhi-Mumbai expressway in Madhya Pradesh

Cabinet approves Rs 3,839 crore 4-lane highway in MP to connect Ujjain to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, cutting travel time by an hour.

"The instant Badnawar-Timrawani stretch is an existing intermediate lane with poor geometry. - Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs"

New Delhi, March 10

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today has approved the development of a 4-lane corridor from Badnawar-Petlawad-Thandla-Timarwani section of NH-752D having a length of 80.45 kilometer with a total capital cost of Rs 3,839.42 crore.

The approved corridor will provide connectivity of Ujjain to Timrawani interchange at Delhi Mumbai Expressway (DME).

The primary purpose of the proposed four-lane project corridor is to improve travel efficiency and is expected to reduce travel time by approx. one hour.

According to the press release by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, "The Ujjain-Badnawar section of 70.40 km Length has been already upgraded from 2-lane to 4-lane. The instant Badnawar-Timrawani stretch is an exisiting intermediate lane (5.5m) with poor geometry (Speed 20-50 kmph)."

Upgrading this section will complete the direct 4-lane connectivity from Ujjain to Timrawani interchange at Delhi Mumbai expressway (DME) with Speed 80-100 kmph.

The Timarwani-Thandla-Petlawad-Badnawar-Ujjain corridor is the shortest route for traffic from Gujarat and Maharashtra to Ujjain.

Upgradation of the Timarwani-Badnawar section will strengthen inter-state connectivity and enable efficient movement of traffic and would also take care of surge in traffic during Simhastha Kumbh Mela in April-2028, the release added.

Badnawar-Petlawad Thandla-Timarwani Section traverses through the tribal regions of Dhar & Jhabua Districts. Parts of Dhar District are covered under the Aspirational Blocks Programme of NITI Aayog.

The up-gradation of the section will provide direct and faster access from the Ujjian-Badnawar-Timarwani corridor to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

This improved linkage will reduce lower logistics costs, facilitate efficient movement of raw materials & finished goods and strengthen access to industrial hubs/MMLPs, situated at Indore, Pithampur, Ujjain and Dewas.

The proposed project provides high-speed connectivity designed for improved safety and uninterrupted traffic movement, reducing travel time, congestion, and operating costs.

Importantly, the project will enhance the basic infrastructure in the region, contributing to the overall economic development of Dhar and Jhabua districts in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the project sounds good, I hope the government ensures that the local tribal communities in Dhar and Jhabua districts benefit from this development. Infrastructure should uplift everyone, not just pass through their lands. Proper compensation and job creation for locals must be a priority.
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Aman W
Smart planning to complete this before the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Ujjain will see a massive influx of devotees, and this highway will ease the traffic chaos significantly. Good forward-thinking by the authorities.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently between Gujarat and MP for business, this is a welcome development. The current road condition on that stretch is terrible and adds hours to the journey. Reducing logistics costs will help businesses in the entire western corridor.
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Vikram M
₹3,839 crore is a massive investment. I sincerely hope the project is completed on time and within budget, unlike some other highway projects we've seen. Transparency in execution is key. The focus on aspirational districts is commendable though.
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Kavya N
This will boost connectivity for industrial hubs like Pithampur and Dewas. Better roads mean faster movement of goods, which ultimately benefits the economy and creates jobs. A much-needed upgrade for the region's infrastructure.

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