Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway (NE-5A)
Bahadurgarh (near Delhi) to Katra (Jammu & Kashmir) — 669 km · 4 lanes (expandable to 8)
A 669 km greenfield expressway connecting Delhi to the Vaishno Devi shrine at Katra via Amritsar. Completion revised to March 2027 (cost escalated from ₹25,000 to ₹38,905 crore). Partial section (Punjab to Samba, J&K) expected to open for Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in June 2026.
669
Kilometres
4
Lanes
120 km/h
Speed Limit
3
States
Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Route Map
Bahadurgarh (Delhi border), Panipat, Ambala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Nakodar, Amritsar spur, Pathankot, Kathua, Katra
Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Start and End Point
Start Point (Origin)
Bahadurgarh (near Delhi)
End Point (Terminus)
Katra (Jammu & Kashmir)
States & Union Territories
Major Cities & Towns
Key Features
- ●Connects Delhi to the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi (Katra)
- ●Includes spur to Amritsar International Airport
- ●Reduces Delhi-Katra time from 14 hours to 6 hours
- ●Partial opening (Punjab–Samba, J&K) planned June 2026 for Amarnath Yatra
- ●Cost escalated from ₹25,000 crore to ₹38,905 crore (+55.6%)
- ●Part of Bharatmala Pariyojana
Project Details
Safety Tips for Driving on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway
- ⚠️Strictly follow the speed limit of 120 km/h. Overspeeding on expressways attracts heavy fines.
- ⚠️Always wear seatbelts. Rear-seat passengers must also buckle up on expressways.
- ⚠️Do not stop on the main carriageway. Use designated rest areas and parking zones.
- ⚠️Maintain lane discipline — use the right lane only for overtaking.
- ⚠️Keep a safe following distance of at least 3 seconds at expressway speeds.
- ⚠️Use headlights even during daytime as per expressway rules.
- ⚠️In case of breakdown, move to the shoulder immediately and use hazard lights.
- ⚠️In an emergency, call 112 (Unified Emergency) or 1033 (Highway Helpline).
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