Mumbai-Pune Expressway Expansion: New Missing Link Opens May 1, MSRDC Plans Ten-Lane Widening
As Mumbai-Pune ‘Missing Link’ opens May 1, MSRDC gears up for a 10-Lane Expressway expansion
The Indian Express
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The Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune expressway will open on May 1, enhancing connectivity between these major cities in Maharashtra, India. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) plans to widen the expressway from six to ten lanes to accommodate increased traffic, especially with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport.
- 01The Missing Link is a 13.3-km bypass that reduces travel time between Mumbai and Pune by 30 minutes.
- 02MSRDC plans to expand the expressway from six lanes to ten lanes to handle increased vehicle traffic.
- 03The project is estimated to cost over ₹5,000 crore (roughly $600 million USD) and will take five years to complete.
- 04The new link includes two twin tunnels and a 650-metre-long cable-stayed bridge.
- 05The expansion aims to facilitate smoother traffic flow, especially with the anticipated rise in air travelers from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is set to open the Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune expressway on May 1, significantly improving travel between these two major cities in Maharashtra, India. This 13.3-km bypass will reduce travel time by 30 minutes and help avoid the congested ghat section of Lonavala-Khandala, which currently sees heavy traffic from 1.5 lakh vehicles daily. To accommodate the expected increase in traffic, particularly with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, MSRDC plans to widen the existing expressway from six lanes to ten lanes. The project, estimated to cost over ₹5,000 crore (approximately $600 million USD), will involve acquiring 100 hectares of land and is slated to take five years to complete after the monsoon season. The Missing Link features two twin tunnels and a notable 650-metre-long cable-stayed bridge, enhancing the expressway's capacity and efficiency. This expansion is crucial for maintaining smooth traffic flow and addressing congestion issues as vehicle numbers rise.
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The expansion of the Mumbai-Pune expressway will significantly improve travel efficiency for commuters and air travelers, reducing congestion and travel times.
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