Ambala–Chandigarh Expressway

172 Lane Km | Punjab & Haryana, India

GMR upgraded and operates one of North India's most travelled road corridors which connects four regions and enables millions of journeys every year.

Ambala Chandigarh Expressway

Strengthening one of North India’s busiest road corridors

The Ambala–Chandigarh Expressway is GMR Group's first highway project in North India. It runs on NH-21 and NH-22 and serves one of the highest traffic density corridors in the country. The road connects Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi on a single integrated stretch.

Serving one of the highest traffic density corridors in the region, the expressway enhances interstate mobility, supports freight movement, and strengthens road connectivity across northern India.

FY 2025-26
172
Total Lane (Kms)
140
Main Carriageway
(Kms)
31
Service Road Length(Kms)
15
Lane Kms of Elevated
Carriageway
The Backbone of Mobility In North India
The Ambala-Chandigarh Expressway is one of the busiest traffic corridors in the region and enables millions of safe and swift journeys every year.
Strategic Location
Strategic Location
The corridor lies on NH 21 and NH 22 and connects the country’s four key regions: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.
High-Traffic Density Route
High-Traffic Density Route
The expressway carries one of the highest traffic volumes and heavy freight transport across key northern states.
Modern Toll Infrastructure
Modern Toll Infrastructure
Electronic toll collection at the 12-lane toll plaza ensures interruption-free journeys for one of the country's busiest traffic corridors.

A Pillar of Long-Term Interstate Connectivity

The expressway supports long-term interstate movement across northern India. It strengthens capacity on a high demand corridor and ensures reliable road connectivity between major northern regions of India.
Key Highlights Of The Corridor
The Ambala–Chandigarh Expressway forms part of GMR’s highways portfolio and represents the Group’s entry into North India’s transport infrastructure landscape.
GMR's first North India highway, won through open NHAI international bid
GMR's first North India highway, won through open NHAI international bid
Two flyovers built, over 15 lane km of road elevated above ground level
Two flyovers built, over 15 lane km of road elevated above ground level
Electronic collection at a 12-lane toll plaza to enable seamless journeys
Electronic collection at a 12-lane toll plaza to enable seamless journeys