In a pioneering conservation effort, NHAI has unveiled a 12-km wildlife corridor on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The segment passes through the buffer zone of the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. Built with eco-sensitive design, it features five overpasses, one 1.2-km underpass, and extensive green measures. The corridor aims to reduce roadkill, ensure safe wildlife movement, and set a precedent for infrastructure that respects natural habitats.

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• India’s first highway wildlife corridor built on 12-km Ranthambore stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
• Includes 5 animal overpasses (500 m each) and India’s longest underpass (1.2 km).
• Located in buffer zone of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan.
• Designed for safe crossing of tigers, leopards, bears without disturbing habitats.
• Overpasses follow terrain; barriers reduce noise and human interference.
• 35,000 trees planted, rainwater harvesting added, modular construction used.
• Real-time camera footage confirms tiger, bear use of the corridor.
• Every 200 m monitored during construction to prevent wildlife harm.
• Project led by NHAI with support from Wildlife Institute of India, Environment Ministry.
• Part of wider push—Punjab, Maharashtra also planning wildlife-friendly highways.