Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway (NE 5): Speed Limits, Interchanges & CNG Refueling
Refueling on Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway?
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Official highway alignment from Delhi (Bahadurgarh Link) to Katra (Vaishno Devi) with 45 verified operational CNG pumps mapped in sequential driving order.
Delhi–Amritsar–Katra (NE 5) Speed Limits & Overhead Camera Enforcement
National Expressway 5 (NE 5) is India's premier access-controlled 4/8-lane greenfield expressway connecting Jasaur Kheri near Bahadurgarh (Delhi border) with Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu & Kashmir. The highway is engineered for a 120 km/h design speed.
Overhead Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) speed gantries track sectional average speeds between consecutive gantries. Motorists exceeding 120 km/h trigger automated e-challans under Section 183 of the Motor Vehicles Act.
| Vehicle Type | Expressway Speed Limit | Minimum Speed Rule | Over-speeding Fine (MVA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Cars, Sedans, SUVs | 120 km/h (Max) | 60 km/h (No slow crawling) | ₹2,000 (First Offence) |
| Commercial Buses & Vans | 90 km/h (Max) | 50 km/h | ₹2,000 + License Endorsement |
| Multi-Axle Heavy Trucks | 80 km/h (Max) | 40 km/h (Extreme Left Lane) | ₹4,000 (Commercial Category) |
| Two & Three Wheelers | 🚫 Strictly Prohibited | N/A | ₹1,000 Entry Impoundment |
Interchange Layout: Mainline Katra vs Amritsar Spur Fork
The expressway splits into two major economic arteries in central Punjab. At Nakodar (near Jalandhar), the alignment forks: the mainline continues north through Pathankot and Jammu to Katra, while the 99 km four-lane spur (NE-5A) branches directly towards Amritsar and Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport.
CNG motorists have continuous access to high-capacity mother stations at Rohtak, Jind, Ludhiana bypass, Nakodar, and Jalandhar operated by Torrent Gas, Gujarat Gas, and IndianOil.
| Interchange / Node | Chainage Marker | Connecting Destination | CNG Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahadurgarh Gateway (Delhi) | KM 0 | KMP Expressway / Western Peripheral | IGL Mother Station (200 BAR) |
| Jind Central Cut | KM 115 | Jind / Kaithal Highway | Haryana City Gas / Torrent |
| Ludhiana South Interchange | KM 285 | NH-44 / GT Road Connection | Gujarat Gas / IndianOil |
| Nakodar Amritsar Spur Fork | KM 365 | Golden Temple & Airport Spur (NE-5A) | Torrent Gas 24/7 Mother Station |
| Pathankot Foothills Interchange | KM 485 | Himachal / Dalhousie Connector | IOCL / Torrent Gas (Last before J&K) |
| Katra Terminal | KM 588 | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine | Jammu / Katra City Network |
Frequently Asked Questions
Verified statutory answers sourced from NHAI, MoRTH, and regional transport notifications.
What is the speed limit on the Delhi–Amritsar–Katra Expressway? ▾
Where does the expressway fork towards Amritsar? ▾
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Katra on NE 5? ▾
Where should CNG vehicles refuel before entering Jammu & Kashmir? ▾
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