NHAI has announced two new six-lane expressways from Agra to Gwalior and Aligarh. With rising electric vehicle adoption, both roads will feature EV charging stations, food plazas, and fuel pumps. These expressways aim to improve travel speed and infrastructure. The Gwalior expressway will cut travel time significantly, while the Aligarh expressway will boost regional connectivity.
Electric Vehicle Push Gets a Boost
With electric vehicles becoming increasingly popular across India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is stepping up to meet demand. After setting up EV charging stations on the Lucknow Expressway, the agency has announced similar plans for two new expressways: Gwalior and Aligarh. Both will originate from Agra and enhance the region’s highway infrastructure.
Facilities Along the New Routes
In addition to EV charging stations, both expressways will offer:
- One to two petrol and CNG pumps on each side
- Dedicated food plazas serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals
- Separate toilet facilities for each gender
Each EV charging point will allow two vehicles to charge at a time, with a 15 to 20-minute charging duration per vehicle. The initiative reflects NHAI’s push to create EV-friendly highways in India.
Gwalior Expressway Highlights
The 88 km Gwalior-Rohta, Agra expressway will cost Rs 4200 crore and include a hanging bridge over the Chambal River. Construction is scheduled to start in October and is expected to take 24 months. Once completed, travel time between Agra and Gwalior will drop to just 90 minutes, down from the current 2–2.5 hours.
This expressway will also link with Agra’s inner ring road, improving access to major corridors such as the Yamuna Expressway, Lucknow Expressway, and NH-19.
Aligarh Expressway Details
The 64 km expressway between Khandauli and Aligarh, with a budget of Rs 3400 crore, will begin construction in phases starting October. It will connect seamlessly to the Yamuna Expressway, improving connectivity to Aligarh and Hathras.
The initial construction phase will focus on the section from Khandauli to Teedi Bagiya Chauraha. This segment will be widened, and a new elevated road will connect Teedi Bagiya to Rambagh Chauraha, reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.
