Pune to Nashik In Just 3 Hours: New 213 Km Expressway Project Unveiled
By: Aleesha Sam | February 09, 2024
Maharashtra government has given a green signal for Pune-Nashik Industrial Highway project, a 213 km expressway.
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This a part of MSRDC's plan to build a 4,217 km highway network in Maharashtra with estimated cost of Rs 20,000 crore
This project is also expected to boost industrial development in Pune, Nagar, and Nashik districts.
According to a report in Pune Pulse, this highway will pass through towns like Rajgurunagar, Chakan, Manchar, and Shirdi.
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Divided into three sections: Pune to Shirdi (135 km), Shirdi Interchange to Nashik-Niphad Interchange (60 km), and Nashik-Niphad Interchange to Nashik (60 km).
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Second section already part of Surat-Chennai Expressway, while third section is part of existing Nashik-Niphad State Highway.
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Project aims to improve transportation infrastructure, connecting towns and cities with modern design and faster travel times
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The project's standout feature is the commute time between Mumbai and Nashik, which currently takes 5 hours but will be reduced to 3 hours upon completion of the bridge.