To convert the six-lane expressway into an eight-lane corridor to improve traffic conditions, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is expected to require about 100 hectares, which can be purchased from any private party, forest department and Will go. Other organizations.

It is reported that this step will be taken to reduce road traffic in the city, so that passengers can have a seamless travel experience on less congested roads. The project is expected to be completed by 2026 and will benefit passengers.

Pune Mumbai Expressway Extension

According to details shared by My Pune Palsan, the official statement from MSRDC said that the budget proposal for widening the expressway will be sent to the state government next week. Once the budget allocation is received and satisfactory feedback is received regarding the same, things will start aligning as per plan.

Fund allocation and time limit

This fund is expected to be approved in two phases. Once approved, the corpus will pay for both land purchase and building costs.

It is also reported that the 94 km long highway project will require a budget of Rs 5,000 crore, of which the cost of land acquisition is estimated to be around Rs 800 crore. The project is expected to be completed around 2026.