Drove Delhi-Bhopal on the Delhi Mumbai expressway: Route observations

The first section ends at Lalsot and you have to exit and re-enter the expressway (and pay tolls) to head towards Sawai Madhopur.

BHPian Totoro11 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

I took this route on 25th Dec while going from Delhi to Bhopal and this section is operational and superb.

The first section ends at Lalsot and you have to exit and re-enter the expressway (and pay tolls) to head towards Sawai Madhopur. From Sawai Madhopur exit, you have to go to Kushtala and take the Lalsot-Kota Highway for 56km to Laban. This is an undivided road and you can expect moderate traffic including trucks. It passes through an industrial area that prides itself in being the first 'Cement Nagri' of Rajasthan. There's also a railway crossing on which a bridge is being built (you can take it to save time). The road from Laban to expressway is prominent and you can't miss it. Getting to the correct lane through the cloverleaf will need some attention as signages are not complete.

From here to Gopal Pura is 84km of pure bliss and no amenities. There was no toll as it is under trial run. Night driving is not advisable as it may not be safe. As soon as you exit the expressway near Gopal pura, there are some dhabas/resorts with decent washrooms.

PS: I was able to go from Gurgaon to Bhopal in 11hrs 30mins (driving time 10hr 15mins) thanks to the expressway. Route taken: Gurgaon-Sawai Madhopur- Gopal Pura (Kota)- Jhalawar-Aklera-Biaora-Bhopal

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