India plans $125 billion push to boost high-speed road network

India plans to expand its high-speed road network fivefold within a decade, investing Rs 11 lakh crore ($125 billion) to modernize infrastructure and slash logistics costs, people familiar with the matter said.

The country will add 17,000 kilometers (10,563 miles) of access-controlled roads that allow motorists to travel at speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour, offering faster, safer and more efficient connectivity than conventional highways, said the people, who asked not to be identified citing rules.