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Pune-Sambhajinagar Expressway Update: The Maharashtra State Infrastructure Development Corporation (MSIDC) has advanced work on the new Pune-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Expressway, which is expected to make travel smoother and faster between the two cities. Currently, it takes around 8 to 10 hours to drive from Pune to Sambhajinagar, but once the expressway is operational, the journey is expected to take only about three hours.

Three Phases Of Pune-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Expressway

- Phase 1: The initial stage involves the construction of a flyover between Pune and Shirur. The flyover, which is already under construction, is expected to reduce heavy traffic congestion on the Pune-Ahmednagar Highway.

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- Phase 2 & 3: The subsequent phases will cover the Greenfield road from Shirur to Sambhajinagar with necessary bypasses around local towns and direct links to key industrial areas.

The tendering process for the second phase of the project is currently underway, with bids slated for opening early next year.

How will it benefit commuters?

- The upcoming corridor will significantly enhance connectivity, facilitating smoother trade and tourism between Western Maharashtra and the central regions.

- It is expected to drive economic growth and generate new job opportunities in underdeveloped areas, such as Beed and Marathwada.

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- The new Pune-Sambhajinagar expressway will turn the lengthy 8-10 hour Pune-Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar journey into a three-hour drive.

- Once operational, the expressway will improve connectivity across Western and Central Maharashtra, slash travel time and relieve congestion on existing highways.

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