10-Lane Makeover for Mumbai-Pune Expressway in the Works, Says MSRDC
In a major step toward easing traffic congestion and preparing for future demand, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is planning to transform the Mumbai-Pune Expressway into a 10-lane “superhighway.” This upgrade, a revision of the earlier 8-lane plan, is expected to cost ₹14,260 crore, including ₹8,440 crore for construction alone. With daily traffic exceeding 65,000 vehicles on weekdays and over 1 lakh on weekends, the expressway inaugurated in 2002 has long struggled to cope with surging vehicle volumes. MSRDC officials said the detailed project report (DPR) is almost ready and will soon be submitted to the state government for approval.
The expansion, which aims to cut weekend travel time and offer smoother rides year-round, will be financed through toll collections rather than relying on government funds. The toll collection period currently extends till 2045, but MSRDC may seek an extension to make the project self-sustaining. The proposed widening covers 67 km of the 94.6 km stretch, excluding the ongoing 13-km “missing link” project in the Khandala Ghat section. Commuters and political leaders alike have welcomed the plan, calling it a much-needed relief for one of India’s busiest expressways. Officials added that land acquisition hurdles will be minimal, as MSRDC already owns most of the required land alongside the current route.
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