Mumbai to Goa in 6 Hours : The Impact of the Upcoming Konkan Expressway
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The Maharashtra government has unveiled an ambitious plan to revolutionize travel between Mumbai and Goa with the proposed Konkan Expressway. This new 376-kilometer, six-lane expressway aims to reduce the current 12-hour journey to just 6 hours, thanks to its efficient and scenic route along the Konkan coast.
The project, managed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), will stretch from Panvel in Navi Mumbai to Sindhudurg, passing through Raigad and Ratnagiri. Expected to cost around Rs 68,000 crore, the expressway will cover approximately 3,792 hectares of land, including 146 hectares of forest area.
Construction will be conducted on a Greenfield basis, meaning it will follow a new path rather than upgrading an existing route. MSRDC is currently preparing the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and is in the process of securing environmental clearances for the project.
In addition to dramatically shortening travel times, the Konkan Expressway is projected to enhance tourism and create job opportunities in the region. Its 14 interchanges will facilitate easier access to various parts of the Konkan coast, potentially boosting local economies and drawing more visitors to explore its natural and cultural attractions.
Simultaneously, the existing Mumbai-Goa Expressway project, overseen by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the state’s National Highway Public Works Department (NH PWD), is nearing its completion. This route, which covers 460 kilometers and is divided into 11 phases, is expected to be operational by December 2024, offering travelers a quicker route to Goa.
