87 KM Stretch Delays Delhi-Mumbai Expressway by 4 Years, Rs 1 Lakh Crore Project Hit

• A mere 87 km stretch in Gujarat has caused a four-year delay to the Rs 1.04 lakh crore Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project.
• Pune-based contractor Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd (RSIIL) was awarded three sections in 2021; two were cancelled in March 2023 but re-awarded to RSIIL in November 2023.
• Less than 20% of the 87 km has been completed in nearly four years, raising concerns for MoRTH and NHAI.
• NHAI blames RSIIL's non-performance, while RSIIL attributes delays to NHAI's failure to provide land.
• NHAI is considering issuing notices and potentially terminating RSIIL's contract due to slow progress.

Why It Matters: A small 87 km section by RSIIL has significantly stalled the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.