Maharashtra’s Mega Expressway Push: 10 Major Projects by MSRDC to Revolutionize Connectivity, Trade, and Tourism
Maharashtra’s Mega Expressway Push: 10 Major Projects by MSRDC to Revolutionize Connectivity, Trade, and Tourism
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government, through the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), has launched an ambitious initiative to enhance the state’s road infrastructure with a series of expressway projects aimed at boosting connectivity, reducing travel time, and spurring economic growth. These upcoming and ongoing projects are expected to significantly improve transportation efficiency across regions while promoting tourism, trade, and development.
Here is a detailed look at the key expressway projects currently in progress or at the planning stage:
1. Nagpur–Mumbai Samruddhi Expressway – Phase 4
- Route: Igatpuri to Mumbai
- Length: 76 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Highlights: The final phase of the high-speed corridor will complete the strategic link between Nagpur and Mumbai, reducing travel time and enhancing regional connectivity.
2. Jalna–Nanded Samruddhi Connector
- Length: 179 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Highlights: Expected to boost development in the Marathwada region by improving intra-regional connectivity.
3. Shaktipeeth Expressway (Nagpur–Goa via Pavnar–Patradevi)
- Length: 802 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: DPR approved; land acquisition underway
- Highlights: This religious and tourism-centric corridor will connect key cultural sites across Maharashtra, promoting pilgrimage and eco-tourism.
4. Konkan Expressway (Shahabaj–Patradevi)
- Length: 389 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Awaiting final approval
- Highlights: A scenic coastal route intended to boost tourism and trade in the Konkan region.
5. Virar–Alibag Multi-Modal Corridor
- Length: 126 km | Lanes: 14 (8+6)
- Status: Phase 1 awarded; construction to begin soon
- Highlights: A game-changing corridor for Mumbai, improving connectivity to Alibag and aiding in decongesting urban traffic.
6. Pune Outer Ring Road
- Length: 173 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Under construction
- Highlights: Designed to ease traffic in and around Pune, the ring road will support urban expansion and reduce pressure on inner city roads.
Expressway Projects in Maharashtra by the State Government .
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Maharashtra is on the move! With a robust vision for infrastructure and connectivity, the state government is leading the way with these transformative expressway projects:
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7. Eastern Maharashtra Expressway Cluster
- Routes:
a) Nagpur–Bhandara–Gondia (141 km + 25 km spur)
b) Nagpur–Chandrapur (182 km + 12 km spur)
c) Bhandara–Gadchiroli (116 km) - Lanes: 4
- Status: Financial bids received
- Highlights: Expected to transform Vidarbha’s industrial and logistics landscape by improving access to remote and backward areas.
8. Pune–Nashik Expressway
- Length: 210 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Land acquisition in process
- Highlights: A key economic corridor linking two major cities to enhance trade and fast-track industrial development.
9. Shegaon Connector (From Samruddhi Expressway)
- Length: 109 km | Lanes: 4
- Status: Approved; awaiting environmental clearance
- Highlights: A crucial link to the pilgrimage town of Shegaon, aimed at supporting religious tourism and regional accessibility.
10. Samruddhi Expressway–Vadhvan Port Connector
- Length: 125 km | Lanes: 6
- Status: Feasibility study underway
- Highlights: This proposed link will integrate inland expressways with coastal infrastructure, boosting Maharashtra’s maritime trade potential.
These expressway projects reflect Maharashtra’s commitment to infrastructure-led growth, with a focus on balanced regional development, efficient logistics, and enhanced commuter experience.
