India, Feb. 11 -- The deadline for completion of the Gurugram-Pataudi-Rewari highway which was expected to be operational in March 2025, has now been extended to September this year, according to data shared by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), since only 63 per cent of the work could be completed till January 31.

The frequent ban on construction activities due to air pollution, the delay in shifting of utilities, delay due to environmental issues and encroachments along the carriageway are the primary reasons that the highway project could not be completed on time, said NHAI officials.

Earlier in September last year, the highway authority had set a deadline of March 31, 2025 but due to the frequent delays, the deadline h...