The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is set to embark on an ambitious plan to construct 50,000 km of high-speed (access-controlled) corridors by the year 2047, a senior official said on Friday. Upon completion of the proposed high-speed corridors, the average travel speed of trucks is expected to witness a significant boost, increasing from the current speed of 45 kmph to an impressive 75-80 kmph on the National Highway network.
Vision Document for Infrastructure: Targeting 50,000 km by 2047
Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain emphasized the ministry’s commitment to enhancing the country’s infrastructure, revealing that a vision document has been finalized.
