India's High-Speed Corridors Cross 5,000 Km, Driving Infra Growth: Economic Survey

• India's high-speed corridors (HSC) reached 5,364 km by December 2025, crossing the 5,000 km mark this financial year.
• The Economic Survey 2025-2026 identifies roads and highways as the "primary driver of India’s infrastructure."
• The country added 735 km of HSCs in the last year, averaging about 2 km per day.
• National HSCs increased by 578 km in a year, reaching 3,052 km by December 2025, while state HSCs grew to 2,312 km.
• A new policy for access-controlled ring roads and bypasses is planned for cities with populations over one lakh, using innovative cost-sharing models.

Why It Matters: India's high-speed corridor network has expanded tenfold since 2014, significantly boosting infrastructure and economic growth.