Road Networks in India

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  Context
    India has second-largest road network in world
      After the US
  More about Road Network in India
    Increase in Road Network
      From 91,287 km in 2013-14
      To 1,45,240 km in 2022-23
    Total length of expressways
      4,219 km
    Increase of about 59% in last nine years
    Toll revenue rose
      From Rs 4,770 crore in 2013-14
      To Rs 41,342 crore in 2022-23
        Aim to increase to Rs 1,30,000 crore by 2030
    Waiting time at toll plazas reduced
      From 734 seconds in 2014
      To 47 seconds in 2023
        Goal to further reduce to 30 seconds
    At 1.94 km of roads per square kilometre of land
      Quantitative density of India’s road network
        Equal to that of Hong Kong
        Substantially higher than the United States
  Difference between Expressways, National and State Highways
    Ownership
      Central government owns Expressways
      NHAI owns National Highways
      States own State Highways
    Design
      High-speed traffic for Expressways
      National connectivity for National Highways
      Intra-state connectivity for State Highways
    Numbering
      Designated with an ‘E’ prefix for Expressways
      Designated with an ‘NH’ prefix for National Highways
      Designated with an ‘SH’ prefix for State Highways
    Access
      Limited access points for Expressways
      Fewer access points than local roads for National Highways
      Multiple access points for State Highways
    Width of Roadway
      Generally wider for Expressways
      Wide carriageways for National Highways
      Varies depending on state policy for State Highways
    Development
      Controlled-access highways with grade-separated intersections for Expressways
      To meet national transportation needs for National Highways
      To meet state transportation needs for State Highways
    Planning Authority
      Generally Central Government for Expressways
      National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for National Highways
      State Public Works Departments for State Highways

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