- By Nidhi Giri
- Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:24 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: The Rs 1,100-crore elevated corridor project to enhance connectivity between Mumbai Trans Harbour Sealink (MTHL) and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway shall be completed by February 2027, as per the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). The project is expected to strengthen regional connectivity and ease traffic congestion, particularly on NH-348.
The project has two elevated corridors:
-From the Chirle end of MTHL to Gavan Phata
-From Palaspe Phata to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The six-lane elevated corridor over the JNPT–Panvel National Highway (NH-348) will be constructed between Chirle and Gavan Phata, including the reconstruction of service roads. A similar six-lane elevated corridor will be built along the Old Mumbai-Pune National Highway (NH-48) in Raigad district, which will also include widening NH-48 to six lanes.
“By seamlessly integrating Atal Setu with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, we are ensuring efficient traffic dispersal and eliminating congestion at crucial junctions, particularly on NH-348, which carries a significant load of multi-axle container traffic from JNPT,” said Dr Sanjay Mukherjee IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner of MMRDA, as quoted by an Indian Express report.
The corridors are being prepared by Gawar Construction Ltd at a cost of Rs 1102.75 crore. At present, excavation work is under way, marking the beginning of this significant infrastructure development.
Elevated Corridor Details
The elevated corridors, with a combined length of 4,958 metres in the Chirle section and 1,700 metres in the Palaspe section, will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion, making the region more accessible and boosting economic growth.