Why elevated section Delhi-Mumbai Expressway from Jaitpur to DND Junction in Faridabad closed again

The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway stretch between the DND Flyway and Jaitpur, a 9-kilometer section, was initially opened for a trial run on Friday. However, the trial was abruptly halted by the Delhi Police due to concerns over insufficient safety measures. According to Jagran, the police informed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) that the stretch lacked essential safety features such as traffic signs, rumble strips, and speed breakers at the merging point, making it prone to accidents.

NHAI is currently working to implement the required safety measures within the Delhi border. Once completed, the Faridabad-to-Delhi lane is expected to be operational within two to three days. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, spanning five states, is projected to be completed by 2027-28, as Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha in December 2025.

The new corridor aims to alleviate congestion on Mathura Road, a heavily trafficked route between Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, by providing an alternative route for commuters traveling from Delhi, Noida, and Ghaziabad towards Haryana and Rajasthan. Once fully operational, the Delhi section of the expressway will have two access points at Jaitpur and Meethapur, potentially benefiting residents of New Friends Colony, Sukhdev Vihar, Sarita Vihar, and Kalindi Kunj by offering an additional route.