With the recent opening of a revolutionary new motorway, tourists and religious pilgrims arranging trips to the famous Vaishno Devi temple in Jammu and the hallowed Golden Temple in Amritsar now have an exciting new route to take. With its improved connection and efficiency, the recently built Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway is set to transform how people travel across this crucial route.
This expressway's Haryana segment, which recently opened, is an essential component of the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra network. Due to the huge reduction in travel time between important destinations, individuals may now start their excursions without worrying about lengthy delays. When the 669-kilometer Delhi-Katra Expressway is entirely constructed, it will take just six hours to travel from Delhi to Katra, revolutionizing travel. Imagine traveling more quickly and conveniently than ever before by leaving Delhi at 6 AM and reaching Katra by midday.
Faster and More Easy Travel
The ability of the highway to significantly reduce the travel time between
Delhi and Katra is among its most remarkable aspects. In the Kaithal district, this 135 km section ensures quicker and easier journeys by connecting the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway directly to the Punjab border. Whether they are going on a family vacation or a pilgrimage, travelers may anticipate a more efficient and pleasurable experience as a result. It has never been simpler to explore these important cultural and spiritual places because to this freeway.
What's Included
With strengthened railings along the wayside that prevent animals from straying into the roadway, the new expressway that runs through Haryana's Jhajjar region is a monument to modern infrastructure. The expressway is both practical and aesthetically pleasing, and it is enhanced by a verdant median. This access-controlled motorway, which has four high-speed lanes and is only meant for authorized vehicles, allows light vehicles to reach speeds of up to 120 km/h while heavy vehicles are limited to 80 km/h. Furthermore, its state-of-the-art toll collection technology does away with the necessity of conventional toll booths, greatly simplifying payment and reducing wait times. Beautiful fountains and irrigation along the middle divider are another feature of the well-thought-out design that adds a lovely touch and improves the driving experience overall.
By accommodating a range of vehicles, including both light and heavy traffic, the
highway improves regional transportation efficiency. For safety reasons, however, motorbikes and autorickshaws are not allowed to use this route. Comprehensive and easily readable signage is thoughtfully positioned every 100 meters to guarantee that all drivers are knowledgeable and capable of navigating safely. In order to promote a safer driving environment for all, these signs offer vital information about traffic laws, limitations, and any updates pertaining to road conditions.
Toll Prices
The following are the toll prices for the recently opened KMP-Kaithal section:
Light Motor Vehicles (Cars, Jeeps):
- One-way: INR 240
- Round trip: INR 360
Light Commercial Vehicles:
- One-way: INR 385
- Round trip: INR 580
Two-Axle Buses and Trucks:
- One-way: INR 805
- Round trip: INR 1,210
Three-Axle Commercial Vehicles:
- One-way: INR 880
- Round trip: INR 1,320
