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629 National Highway Projects Miss Deadlines
Nearly half of the National Highway projects in India are running behind schedule.
The government is building many new roads but is facing challenges in completing them on time.
They are also taking steps to improve the quality of construction and are using technology to manage traffic and identify dangerous road sections.
Additionally, they have introduced an annual pass for electronic toll collection, which has been widely adopted.
629 out of 1,191 National Highway projects are delayed.
The government is expanding the National Highway network through various initiatives.
103 contractors were blacklisted for poor quality work.
Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) are being deployed across the highway network.
6,358 black corridors have been identified using AI-based tools.
- Who
- Indian Government, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari
- What
- 629 National Highway projects have missed their deadlines
- Where
- Across India
- When
- As of the latest government report in 2026
- Why
- Due to execution hurdles and quality control issues
Government's Infrastructure Push
Execution Challenges
Investment vs. Delays
Government's Infrastructure Push
The government is investing heavily in expanding the National Highway network through projects like Bharatmala Pariyojana and economic corridors.
Execution Challenges
Despite record investments, nearly half of the under-construction National Highway projects have exceeded their original completion timelines.
Quality Control Measures
Government's Infrastructure Push
The government is taking steps to improve quality and accountability in highway construction, including blacklisting contractors for poor quality work.
Execution Challenges
Delays in execution can increase project costs, postpone economic benefits, and affect connectivity timelines for industries and commuters.
Key facts
- Total Under-Construction Projects
- 1,191
- Projects Delayed
- 629
- Blacklisted Contractors
- 103
- ATMS Rollout Coverage
- 52,647 km
- Black Corridors Identified
- 6,358
- FASTag Annual Pass Cost
- Rs 3,075 for 2026-27
- Annual Passes Issued
- 77 lakh
- Annual Pass Transactions
- 63 crore
Quotes
Nitin Gadkari
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister
“"Of these, 629 projects have spilled beyond their original completion schedule."”
financialexpress.com
Sources
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