Bandikui expressway trial begins: Delhi to Jaipur in 3 hrs? Toll-free for 10 days—check new route & speed limit

Shivani Kumari | Jul 03, 2025, 12:20 IST

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Trial run of the new Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway has begun, promising to cut Delhi to Jaipur travel time to just 2.5–3 hours. This 67-km, four-lane access-controlled route is toll-free for 10 days. Check details on the new route, toll plans, and improved connectivity via the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

Bandikui Expressway: The Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway trial run has officially started, offering a major boost to Delhi-Jaipur travel. The newly built 66.91 km access-controlled expressway is a key connector between Jaipur and the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. During the initial 10-day trial phase, the route will be toll-free for all eligible vehicles.

Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway: Travel time now cut to 3 hours

With a speed limit of 120 km/h, the expressway is expected to cut travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just 2.5 to 3 hours, down from the current 5–6 hours. The new route significantly eases traffic and congestion on NH-48, the traditional Delhi-Jaipur highway.

Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway: ₹1368 crore project, built ahead of schedule

Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway: Route details and interchanges

The expressway has 5 interchanges, including the operational Khuri Interchange, which connects traffic from the Manoharpur-Kauthun highway. Additional interchanges are expected to open soon. The expressway is 4-lane access-controlled and features FASTag-based toll collection, allowing for non-stop movement.

Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway: Toll charges after trial run

During the 10-day trial, no toll fees are charged. After that, toll rates will apply:

₹150 for Jaipur–Bandikui stretch
₹550–₹560 for Jaipur–Bandikui–Sohna stretch
₹130 for Sohna–Gurugram
₹680–₹690 total for Delhi–Jaipur journey via this route

@nitin_gadkari Sir am currently travelling on the new Bandikui bypass on the Jaipur Delhi expressway, I can spot multiple two wheelers travelling on the wrong side and that too right in the middle of the road. Request you to please take urgent action to stop this. #jaipurdelhi
— Vatsal Jain (@renaissance_bk) July 3, 2025

FAQs

1. What is the current status of the Bandikui Expressway?

Answer: The Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway is currently open for a 10-day toll-free trial run from Wednesday, July 2, 2025, starting at 8 am. Toll collection will begin after final approval from NHAI officials.

2. How much time does it take to travel from Delhi to Jaipur via the new expressway?

Answer: Travel time between Delhi and Jaipur via the Bandikui Expressway and Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is now 2.5 to 3 hours, compared to 5–6 hours earlier.

3. What is the total toll cost from Delhi to Jaipur on the new route?

Answer: After the trial period, the Delhi to Jaipur toll via the Bandikui Expressway will be around ₹680–₹690, depending on the route used.

4. What is the speed limit on the Bandikui Expressway?

Answer: The maximum speed limit on the Bandikui Expressway is 120 km/h, making it one of the fastest corridors in the region.

5. How does the Bandikui Expressway improve connectivity?

Answer: The expressway connects Jaipur Ring Road to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, improving trade and travel between Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi NCR. It also reduces pressure on NH-48.

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Shivani Kumari