[4] The expressway is strategically important, as it will connect 3 big oil refineries of HMEL Bathinda, HPCL Barmer and RIL Jamnagar.

The Rajasthan section of the expressway from Jakhrawali in Hanumangarh district to Khetlawas in Jalore district was completed in early 2023 and was inaugurated on 8 July 2023, while the entire expressway is expected to be opened by December 2025.

The construction work of the expressway has been divided into 8 sections (5 greenfield alignment and 3 brownfield upgrades).

As related but separate projects, from Samakhiali the existing highways Samakhiali-Bhachau-Bhimasar-Gandhidham-Mundra, Bhachau-Bhuj, Bhimasar-Anjar-Ratnal-Bhuj will also be upgraded to provide connectivity to other ports and cities.

The list of contractors is as follows: Note: As of 28 July 2021, contracts for 6 out of total of 30 packages in pending.