<Ul> <Li> National </Li> <Li> Expressways </Li> <Li> State </Li> </Ul> <P> The North--South--East--West Corridor (NS - EW) is the largest ongoing highway project in India . It is the second phase of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), and consists of building 7300 kilometers of four / six lane expressways connecting Srinagar, Kanyakumari, Kochi, Porbandar and Silchar, at a cost of US $12.317 billion (at 1999 prices). As of 31 March 2018, 6875 of 7142 kilometers project has been completed . </P> <P> In combination with the Golden Quadrilateral network, and port connectivity highways, the NS - EW Corridor forms a key part of the Indian highway network, connecting many of its important manufacturing, commerce and cultural centers . As of May 2012, India has completed and placed in use some 15,800 kilometers of such 4 - lane highways . </P> <P> The NS--EW project is managed by the National Highways Authority of India under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways . </P>

The distance between east and west corner of india is