Found new entry to Delhi-Mumbai Expressway which helped save 2 hours

Google Maps doesn’t show the entry point from Laban yet, however, once you are about to reach Laban the locals there will help you reach the entry point of DME.

BHPian sahil624 recently shared this with other enthusiasts:

So I travelled from Ranthambhore to Mumbai on 21st December 2024. Officially, the DME has opened from Chechat to Thandla interchange. However, got to know from truck drivers that they are allowing to climb onto the DME from Laban itself (which is around 50 kms from Sawai Madhopur). The Google Maps doesn’t show the entry point from Laban yet, however, one can put Laban in G Maps and once you are about to reach Laban the locals there will help you reach the entry point of DME. Also, there is one sign board also 2kms before the entry point. All in all, I saved around 2 hours of time by traveling on this newly opened section of DME.

This section is barricaded 5kms before Mukundra hills section, as it is yet to be completed. We need to get down at this point and again can access the expressway from Chechat which is around 25 kms.

Here's what BHPian Turbanator replied:

That can be a new and faster route for travel between Ahmedabad - Delhi. We can get off at Ahmedabad- Indore Highway around Masuriya and join the NE4 at Thandla interchange.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZwGR5aBmu41jF3fc8

Here's what BHPian Totoro11 replied:

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

Here's what BHPian humyum replied:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knFV49HW4yk

Progress regarding the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Some sections have no work on them at all and according the video, the whole expressway might take more 5-6 years to complete which looking at the video, looks like a fair bit of ask.

Marketing and actual progress are two different deals. We are currently working as a country only on the first one.

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