Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Stalled: Contractor Blames NHAI for Land Delays, Issues Termination Notice

• Roadway Solutions India Infra Limited (RSIIL) alleges the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Vadodara-Mumbai section is stalled due to NHAI's failure to provide required land.
• RSIIL issued a "Notice of Intent to Terminate" to NHAI on Dec 18, 2025, citing non-compliance with contractual land availability clauses.
• NHAI was contractually obligated to provide 90% dispute-free land and a continuous 5 km stretch; only 81.2% (28.75 km out of 35.4 km) is available.
• RSIIL's Director, Navjeet Gadhoke, emphasized commitment but stressed that land delays impact project timelines and economic integration.
• This isn't the first issue; NHAI previously terminated the contract in 2023 (deemed illegal), leading to a Rs 535 crore arbitration award for RSIIL.

Why It Matters: Delhi-Mumbai Expressway faces major delays as contractor RSIIL blames NHAI for land issues, threatening termination.