New Delhi, August 23, 2026: A major new link on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway has opened for trial operations, offering potential relief to thousands of commuters travelling between Delhi and Faridabad. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has opened a 9-km stretch between the DND Flyway area and Jaitpur on a trial basis.
The newly opened section is expected to provide an alternative route for traffic moving towards Faridabad and beyond, while reducing pressure on some of Delhi-NCR’s most congested roads, particularly the Mathura Road and the Kalindi Kunj corridor.
Trial Run Begins on Key Delhi Link
The 9-km section connects the DND Flyway and Maharani Bagh area with Jaitpur, forming the remaining Delhi-side link of this section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway network.
Officials have opened the route initially for a trial period to assess traffic movement, road safety arrangements and overall operational management before the corridor is formally opened for regular traffic. During the initial phase, traffic is being allowed primarily in the direction of Faridabad through the Jaitpur side.
Major Relief Expected for Faridabad Commuters
The new expressway stretch could prove particularly beneficial for people travelling daily between Delhi, Noida and Faridabad.
Commuters currently travelling through Ashram, New Friends Colony, Sukhdev Vihar, Sarita Vihar and Kalindi Kunj frequently encounter heavy congestion, especially during peak hours. The new elevated route is expected to provide an additional option and reduce dependence on the existing Mathura Road corridor.
The route could also help vehicles coming from East Delhi and Noida that currently face traffic bottlenecks while heading towards Faridabad and further towards the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway network.
Safety and Traffic Management Under Review
The trial period is not simply a soft opening. Traffic authorities are using it to monitor how vehicles enter, exit and move along the new corridor.
According to reports, certain entry and exit arrangements remain restricted during the initial trial phase, while traffic personnel have been deployed to guide motorists. A speed restriction of around 40 kmph has also been imposed during the trial operations.
The assessment will help authorities identify potential safety or traffic-management issues before the route is fully commissioned.
An Important Missing Link Gets Connected
The 9-km DND Flyway-Jaitpur stretch had been one of the pending sections of the wider DND-Faridabad-Sohna connectivity project associated with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
A government update in late 2025 said this section was in an advanced stage of construction, while other packages of the 59-km DND-Faridabad-Sohna link had already been completed and opened for traffic.
With the Delhi stretch now open for trial traffic, the project moves closer to providing a more seamless route between central and south-east Delhi, Faridabad and the larger expressway network.
What It Means for Delhi-NCR
For daily commuters, the biggest benefit could be a reduction in travel time and fewer bottlenecks on existing routes. The new corridor is expected to ease pressure on:
- Mathura Road
- Kalindi Kunj
- Ashram and nearby corridors
- Routes connecting Delhi with Faridabad
- Congested approaches used by vehicles coming from Noida and East Delhi
However, the full impact on traffic will become clearer only after authorities complete the trial and regular traffic begins using the corridor in larger numbers.
Conclusion
The opening of the 9-km Delhi stretch for trial is a significant infrastructure development for Delhi-NCR. For commuters heading towards Faridabad, it offers the prospect of a faster and more direct alternative to the heavily congested Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj routes.
While the stretch is currently undergoing operational and safety testing, its eventual full opening could bring meaningful relief to one of the NCR’s busiest commuter corridors and strengthen connectivity to the wider Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
