India Launches $20B Highway Expansion to Boost Connectivity

India announced the launch of a $20 billion highway expansion project on March 22, 2026, aiming to add 10,000 kilometers of expressways across the country. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, targets key economic corridors to improve trade and reduce travel time by up to 40%, according to Reuters. This project is part of India’s broader infrastructure push to support its growing economy and urbanization. The government expects the new highways to enhance connectivity between major cities and industrial hubs by 2028, creating thousands of jobs during construction and beyond. This marks one of the largest infrastructure investments in recent years, reinforcing India’s commitment to modernizing its transport network.