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Trans Haryana Expressway, Haryana: Route, Location, Length, Speed Limit, Toll Fee and FAQ
The Trans-Haryana Expressway is a 227-km, six-lane, access-controlled greenfield expressway in Haryana, connecting Ambala and Narnaul. NHAI built it under the Bharatmala Pariyojana as part of the 313-km Ambala–Kotputli Economic Corridor. Its aim is to cut travel time between Ambala and Jaipur and to give traffic an alternative that bypasses Delhi. It opened to traffic on August 1, 2022.
Trans-Haryana Expressway: Detailed Guide
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Other names | Ambala–Narnaul Expressway, Gangheri–Narnaul Highway, NH-152D |
| Owner | NHAI |
| Start | Gangheri village (NH-152), near Ismailabad, Kurukshetra district |
| End | Surana village on the Narnaul Bypass (NH-148B), Mahendragarh district |
| Length | About 227 km (227.02 km) |
| Lanes | 6, with partial service lanes |
| Type | Greenfield, access-controlled |
| Cost | About ₹5,108 crore |
| Right of way | 70 m |
| Interchanges | 16 |
| Main toll plazas | 2 |
| Railway over-bridges | 8 |
| Bridges and underpasses | 122 |
| Opened | August 1, 2022 |
| Speed limit | Not clearly stated, see below |
| Toll rates | No current figures found, check NHAI/FASTag |
Route details and location
- It runs north to south across Haryana, from near Ambala to Narnaul at the Haryana–Rajasthan border.
- It passes through 8 districts: Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Jind, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri and Mahendergarh.
- Towns along the way include Kaul, Pundri, Assandh, Dhatrath, Kalanaur, Charkhi Dadri and Kanina.
- It intersects the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway near Pilu Khera (Jind).
- At the south end it joins the Narnaul Bypass (NH-148B), which meets the Delhi–Jaipur Highway at Paniyala Mod near Kotputli.
- The new alignment cuts the Ismailabad–Narnaul distance from about 265 km to about 230 km.
- A link to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway at Barodameo (Alwar) has been proposed through an 86-km extension, as reported in 2023.
- A 22.85-km Jalbehra–Shahbad link (NH-152G) was under construction at the time of the source.
Speed limit
- I couldn’t find an official posted figure. Expressways like this are typically designed for up to 120 km/h, but check the signage.
- The expressway has a vehicle speed detection system (radar) and speed display boards to manage over-speeding.
- Two-wheelers are not allowed.
Toll fee
- There are two main toll plazas, and FASTag is mandatory on Haryana’s toll roads. Without it you pay double.
- I couldn’t find current per-vehicle rates. Check NHAI or a toll calculator for your trip.
FAQ
How long is it?
About 227 km.
Is it the same as the Ambala–Narnaul Expressway?
Yes. It is also known as NH-152D.
Is it a greenfield road?
Yes.
Can bikes use it?
No.
How long does the drive take?
One source says you can do the full length in a couple of hours.
What does it do?
It decongests NH-44 and NH-48, reduces travel between Chandigarh and Jaipur, and bypasses the Delhi-NCR region.
Who built it?
NHAI, in 8 civil packages.
