Need for a speedy, safe, comfortable and economic travel has led to the development of the concept of unidirectional multi-lane traffic carriageways separated by a central divider with full access control. Such facility is commonly known as "Expressway". It is well known that, several developed countries like USA, UK, Japan and developing counties like China, Thailand, Malaysia, etc. have constructed E-ways and are reaping the benefits of faster and safer travel. A properly designed and constructed network of e-ways also helps to meet national defence needs and faster movement of armed and other Para military forces in case of emergency situation. The concept of the e-ways in India, has been included for the first time in our 1981-2001 Road Development Plan. But, it is yet to pick up pace as at present the network spans only about 684 km against the target length of about 1,000 km till the end of 20th century. Taking a cue from best practice, the Government has now formulated plans for development of an extensive e-way network of over 18,000 km by 2022. The paper presents an overview of the e-way development in India.