India has an extensive road network of 3.3 million kms – the second largest in the world
Roads carry about 61% of the freight and 85% of the passenger traffic.
Highways/Expressways constitute about 66,000 kms (2% of all roads) and carry 40% of the road traffic
The Government of India spends about Rs.18000 crores (US $ 4 billion) annually on road development

 Present Status of Indian Highways & Roads
The ambitious National Highway Development Project (NHDP) of the Government is at an advanced stage of implementation.
Key projects under implementation are
The Golden Quadrilateral (GQ-5846 kms of 4 lane highways)
North-South & East-West Corridors (NSEW-7300 kms of 4 lane highways)
Program for 4-laning of about 14,000 km of National Highways is un

Future Projection for  Indian Highways & Roads:
Projected annual growth of passenger traffic(%) – 12-15%
Projected annual growth of Cargo traffic(%)        – 15-18%
Investment required for next years  (Billion)         – US$75

The country's road network consists of Expressways, National Highways, State Highways, Major District Roads, other district roads and village roads with the following length distribution:

Source: Annual Report 2006-07, Department of Road Transport & Highways