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Dwarka Expressway, Delhi: Route Details, Location, Length, Speed Limit, Toll Fee and FAQ
The Dwarka Expressway (NH-248BB, also called the Northern Peripheral Road) is an access-controlled, high-speed corridor linking Delhi and Gurugram. It was built as an alternative to the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. It is a flyway for much of its length, with about 75% of its 28.5 km elevated.
Details table
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Official name | NH-248BB (Northern Peripheral Road) |
| Start point | Shiv Murti on NH-8, near IGI Airport |
| End point | Near the Kherki Daula toll plaza on NH-8 |
| Length | About 28–29 km (sources vary). 18.9 km in Haryana and 10.1 km in Delhi |
| Lanes | 8 lanes |
| Special features | A 3.6-km, 8-lane shallow tunnel near IGI Airport |
| Speed limit | Cars: 100 km/h. Heavy vehicles: 80 km/h |
| Toll plazas | Bijwasan (Delhi) and Kherki Daula (Gurugram) |
| Car toll | Up to ₹220 one-way, ₹330 return |
| Banned vehicles | Two-wheelers and auto-rickshaws are prohibited on the Haryana section |
| Metro link | Not directly connected to the Delhi Metro |
Route details and location
- It begins at Shiv Murti on NH-8 and passes by Terminal 3 of the airport.
- It continues to Barthal Chowk at the Sector 25/26 junction in Dwarka, then turns toward Gurugram. This is based on NHAI’s national highway notification.
- In Gurugram it runs through Sectors 102 to 113 and ends at Kherki Daula.
- The project was split into four packages, two each in Delhi and Gurugram.
- It connects to the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway through a cloverleaf interchange.
Speed limit
- Gurugram traffic police have enforced 100 km/h for light vehicles and 80 km/h for heavy vehicles.
- The permissible limit was reported as 100 km/h, even though many motorists were doing 120–150 km/h.
- NHAI is installing about 60 speed and surveillance cameras, so overspeeding is likely to be fined.
- The 80 km/h figure you may see elsewhere comes from an older pre-opening notification.
Toll fee
- Private cars pay up to ₹220 one-way and ₹330 return.
- If you enter at Bijwasan first, you pay there and nothing more at Kherki Daula. If you enter via Kherki Daula first, you pay the difference at Bijwasan.
- The Kherki Daula toll for private cars rose from ₹80 to ₹95.
- Pass options exist for regular commuters.
FAQ
Why was it built?
To relieve congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway and other arterial roads.
Who built it?
NHAI built it, with an estimated cost of around ₹10,000 crore. Another source puts it at ₹9,000 crore.
Why did it take so long?
The project took over 18 years because of land acquisition issues and legal battles.
Can I use a bike or auto?
No, two-wheelers and autos are banned on the Haryana section. Slower vehicles can use the service lanes.
Is tolling automated?
Yes. It was planned with a fully automated tolling system and an intelligent transportation system.
