Mumbai-Pune Expressway: New ₹15,000-Crore Corridor To Cut Travel Time To 90 Minutes
मुख्य बातें
- •NHAI proposes a third Mumbai-Pune expressway costing ₹15,000 crore.
- •Travel time between Mumbai and Pune expected to drop to 90 minutes.
- •New corridor to connect with Atal Setu and include dedicated freight lanes.
- •Project aims to ease congestion on existing routes and improve road safety.
- •Construction may begin in 12–18 months after clearances and land acquisition.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has revealed plans for a third expressway corridor linking Mumbai and Pune, promising to reduce travel time between the two major cities to just 90 minutes. The proposed project, estimated to cost ₹15,000 crore, aims to enhance road safety, boost freight logistics, and alleviate congestion on existing routes.
According to officials, the new expressway will directly connect with the recently inaugurated Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link), facilitating smoother and faster intercity movement. The corridor is expected to run parallel to the existing Mumbai-Pune Expressway (Pune Expressway) and the older National Highway 4, introducing modern infrastructure and advanced traffic management systems.
