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  "type": "article",
  "title": "DND-Sohna Expressway to Cut Travel Time to Palwal to 45 Minutes",
  "summary": "Commuters traveling from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Palwal and Sohna will soon complete their journeys in just 45 minutes as the final stretch of the expressway nears opening.",
  "content": "A major development has emerged regarding the DND-Jaipur-Faridabad-Palwal-Sohna expressway corridor, bringing relief to commuters awaiting its opening. The final stretch of the project has been completed, enabling travelers to cover the distance from Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Palwal and Sohna in a mere 45 minutes. South Delhi Member of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri shared this update on Monday.\n\nTrial Runs Reveal Significant Time Reductions\nAccording to details from the project, trial runs during peak traffic hours showed that travel time from Sarai Kale Khan to Sohna and Palwal dropped from the usual three hours down to just 40 to 45 minutes. Sources indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the corridor later this year.\n\nIntegration with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Network\nBidhuri recently inspected the section alongside Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari. During the visit, load testing and other technical evaluations were being conducted by the National Highways Authority of India. Once fully operational, the corridor will link Delhi directly with key Haryana locations including Faridabad, Sohna, and Palwal. The expressway runs from Sarai Kale Khan through Jasola and Jaitpur to Faridabad, connecting further with the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway and the Delhi-Mumbai expressway network.\n\nDimensions and Direct Connectivity Details\nThe total length of the DND-Faridabad-Sohna access-controlled highway, designated as National Highway 148A, spans 59 kilometers, alongside a 9-kilometer section of the Delhi-Mumbai expressway running from the DND Flyway to Jaitpur. The DND-Jaitpur segment integrates Delhi directly into the broader expressway network, while adjacent sections provide connectivity to Faridabad and the KMP expressway.\n\nOnce operational, the project will serve as the fastest alternative for commuters traveling from Delhi toward Faridabad and beyond. Bidhuri noted that the corridor will provide major relief to the South Delhi region by reducing traffic congestion on Ashok Chowk, Kalindi Kunj, and Mathura Road, while simultaneously cutting down travel time and fuel consumption.\n\nTraffic heading toward Faridabad, Ballabhgarh, and Sohna is expected to shift away from the congested routes of Ring Road and Mathura Road onto the new expressway. According to Bidhuri, travel time from the DND Flyway to Faridabad will drop from the current 30 minutes via the Ashram-Badarpur border section to approximately 20 minutes.\n\nCurrent operational status indicates that the expressway corridor is fully connected but is functioning under two distinct conditions. The newly opened 9-kilometer Delhi section from the DND Flyway to Jaitpur is strictly operating on a trial basis. This segment is currently toll-free, with a cautious speed limit of 40 kilometers per hour enforced by the National Highways Authority of India during traffic monitoring. Meanwhile, the 50-kilometer Haryana section stretching from Jaitpur to Sohna and the KMP expressway has cleared its trial phase and is fully operational under standard highway regulations and active tolling.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThe opening of the new expressway corridor will save substantial time and fuel for millions of daily commuters traveling between Delhi and Haryana.\n\n• Across India: The new corridor strengthens the broader Delhi-Mumbai expressway network and improves freight movement across the National Capital Region. This integration reduces travel times and logistical bottlenecks across major national transit routes.\n• In Delhi and Faridabad: Travel from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwal and Sohna will take just 40 to 45 minutes even during peak hours. Local residents will experience significant relief from severe traffic congestion along Ashok Chowk, Kalindi Kunj, and Mathura Road.\n\nWhy this happened\nThe expressway was constructed to alleviate heavy traffic congestion and resolve chronic bottlenecks across major arterial roads connecting Delhi and its surrounding regions.\n\n• Lack of Direct Connectivity: Previously, travelers commuting from Delhi to Faridabad, Sohna, and Palwal had to rely on heavily congested routes like Mathura Road and Ring Road. This resulted in travel times stretching up to three hours and high fuel consumption.\n• Network Integration: The project connects the DND Flyway directly with Jaitpur, Faridabad, and the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway. This integration shifts a massive volume of traffic away from crowded inner-city streets onto a modern access-controlled highway.\n• Technical Evaluations: The National Highways Authority of India conducted rigorous load testing and safety evaluations to ensure smooth regional transit. The phased opening follows the successful completion of these essential technical assessments and trials.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. How long will it take to travel from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwal now?\nTravel time from Sarai Kale Khan to Palwal and Sohna will take a mere 40 to 45 minutes using the new expressway.\n\n2. What is the total length of the DND-Faridabad-Sohna access-controlled highway?\nThe highway spans a total length of 59 kilometers, which includes a 9-kilometer section running from the DND Flyway to Jaitpur.\n\n3. Who is expected to inaugurate the corridor?\nSources indicate that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the entire corridor later this year.\n\n4. What is the current status of the Delhi section?\nThe 9-kilometer Delhi section from the DND Flyway to Jaitpur is currently on a trial basis, toll-free, with a 40 km/h speed limit.\n\n5. What is the status of the Haryana section?\nThe 50-kilometer Haryana section from Jaitpur to Sohna and the KMP expressway has cleared its trial phase and is fully operational with active tolling.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/haryana/dnd-sohna-expressway-to-cut-travel-time-to-palwal-to-45-minutes-49732",
  "category": "Haryana",
  "publishedAt": "2026-10-20",
  "tags": [
    "DND Sohna Expressway",
    "Sarai Kale Khan",
    "Palwal Traffic",
    "Ramvir Singh Bidhuri",
    "Delhi Faridabad Highway"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}