Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India's National Highway Network: Expansion and State Rankings
India has been building a lot of new highways!
The total length of highways is now over 146,000 kilometers, much bigger than it was in 2014.
Maharashtra has the most highways of any state.
Other states like Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan also have a lot of highways.
These highways make it easier for people and goods to travel across the country, helping things get where they need to go.
India's National Highway network has expanded significantly, reaching 146,342 km.
Maharashtra has the longest National Highway network in India, spanning 18,462 km.
The length of access-controlled National High Speed Corridors/Expressways has increased.
The National Highway network increased by 55,055 km since March 2014.
Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh also have extensive National Highway networks.
- Who
- The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.
- What
- Expansion of India's National Highway network.
- When
- The expansion has occurred since March 2014, with updated data as of June 30, 2025.
- Where
- Across India, with specific lengths mentioned for various states.
- Why
- To enhance India’s infrastructure.
Government Stance
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Infrastructure Development
Government Stance
Expansion of highway networks demonstrates infrastructure development.
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- Total NH Length (June 30, 2025)
- 146,342 km
- NH Length in March 2014
- 91,287 km
- Maharashtra NH Length
- 18,462 km
- Uttar Pradesh NH Length
- 12,123 km
- Rajasthan NH Length
- 10,733 km
- Access-controlled HSC/Expressways (March 2014)
- 93 km
- Operational Access-controlled HSC/Expressways
- 2,636 km