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New Ambala‑Mohali Expressway Stretch Set to Open Dec 15, Cutting Delhi‑Chandigarh Travel by Up to 50 Minutes
✍️ Business Today
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 02:18 PM
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The Ambala‑Mohali expressway segment is slated to open on December 15, promising to shave 40‑50 minutes off the Delhi‑Chandigarh drive.
The government has announced that the new segment of the Ambala‑Mohali expressway will be inaugurated on December 15. Once operational, the stretch is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi and Chandigarh by roughly 40 to 50 minutes, offering a faster corridor for commuters and freight traffic.
The expressway links the twin cities of Ambala in Haryana and Mohali in Punjab, integrating with the existing highway network that connects the national capital with the union territory of Chandigarh. By providing a high‑speed, limited‑access route, the project aims to ease congestion on the older arterial roads and improve overall safety.
Transport officials anticipate that the reduced journey time will benefit daily commuters, business travelers, and logistics operators, potentially lowering fuel costs and enhancing economic ties between the regions. The opening also aligns with broader infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening north‑India’s connectivity.
Stakeholders have highlighted that the expressway will serve as a critical link for tourism and trade, encouraging smoother movement of goods and passengers across the corridor. The December 15 launch marks a key milestone in the phased development of the larger expressway network in the area.
The expressway links the twin cities of Ambala in Haryana and Mohali in Punjab, integrating with the existing highway network that connects the national capital with the union territory of Chandigarh. By providing a high‑speed, limited‑access route, the project aims to ease congestion on the older arterial roads and improve overall safety.
Transport officials anticipate that the reduced journey time will benefit daily commuters, business travelers, and logistics operators, potentially lowering fuel costs and enhancing economic ties between the regions. The opening also aligns with broader infrastructure initiatives aimed at strengthening north‑India’s connectivity.
Stakeholders have highlighted that the expressway will serve as a critical link for tourism and trade, encouraging smoother movement of goods and passengers across the corridor. The December 15 launch marks a key milestone in the phased development of the larger expressway network in the area.