Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Hundreds of Road Projects Delayed Due to Various Issues
Many road projects in India are behind schedule.
This is because it takes time to get the land needed and get approval.
Some projects are costing more money than planned.
The government is trying to fix these problems.
Highways are built using specific guidelines.
489 road projects are delayed, originally scheduled for completion by March 2025.
Delays are due to issues like land acquisition and clearances.
Cost overruns have occurred in some projects due to multiple factors.
The government is working to resolve pending issues with stakeholders.
National highways are constructed according to Indian Road Congress specifications.
- Who
- Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry.
- What
- Delays in 489 road projects.
- When
- Originally scheduled for completion by March 2025.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Delays in land acquisition, clearances and other approvals.
Government's Actions
Stakeholders' Perspective
Project Delays and Cost Overruns
Government's Actions
Projects are delayed due to external factors.
Stakeholders' Perspective
Projects are facing delays resulting in cost overruns.
- Delayed Projects
- 489
- Original Completion Date
- March 2025
- Maximum Design Speed (Expressways)
- 120 km/h
- Maximum Design Speed (National Highways)
- 100 km/h
