- By Deeksha Gour
- Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:16 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai–Pune Expressway: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is planning to expand the Mumbai–Pune Expressway into a 10-lane superhighway by 2030, marking one of India’s biggest expressway upgradation projects.
According to a report by The Free Press Journal, the project aims to enhance road capacity and ease traffic congestion between Mumbai and Pune. The expansion will increase the existing eight lanes to ten, with an additional investment of Rs 1,420 crore. This will raise the overall construction cost to Rs 8,440 crore, taking the total project cost to nearly Rs 14,260 crore.
The FPJ report cited Officials as stating that, the proposal will be submitted after Diwali and is expected to be executed under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Under this model, the government will fund 40 percent of the cost, while the remaining 60 percent will be covered by the private partner. The appointment of the implementing agency is likely by March 2026, with construction expected to begin soon after.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway 10-Lane Superhighway: Construction Likely To Begin In 2026
According to an MSRDC official, if the work begins in 2026, the project is expected to be completed by 2029–30. The official added that the PPP model combines public sector experience with private sector efficiency and is often preferred for large infrastructure projects.
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Operational since 2002, the 94.6 km expressway connects Kalamboli in Navi Mumbai to Kiwale near Pune and is used by nearly 65,000 vehicles daily. The number rises to over one lakh on weekends.
Widening To Complement Khandala Ghat Missing Link Project
The proposed widening will complement the ongoing 13 km missing link project in the Khandala Ghat section. With minimal land acquisition required, MSRDC expects smoother traffic movement during peak and festive seasons.
Toll collection rights, currently valid until 2045, may be extended to ensure the project’s financial sustainability.