The Mumbai-Pune Expressway has been a game-changer for travel between Mumbai and Pune, cutting down the travel time significantly. Here are some key facts and updates about this iconic expressway:
1. Quick Facts:
– Official Name: Yashwantrao Chavan Mumbai Pune Expressway
– Inaugurated: April 2002
– Developed By: MSRDC
– Project Cost: ₹1,630 crore
– Length: 94.5 km
– Speed Limit: 80 km/h to 120 km/h
– Toll Plazas: 5
– Lanes: 6 lanes, bi-directional
– Toll Fee: Varies by vehicle type
2. Route Details:
– Starts at Kalamboli (Navi Mumbai) and ends at Kiwale (Pune)
– Interchanges: Kon, Chowk, Khalapur, Kusgaon, Talegaon
3. Road Closure:
– Panvel exit closed for six months starting February 11 for construction work
– Traffic diverted 9.6 km before Panvel exit at Kon Phata
4. Speed Limits:
– Cars: 100 km/h on most parts, 60 km/h in ghat section
– Large Vehicles: 80 km/h on most parts, 40 km/h in ghat section
5. Missing Link Issue:
– Khopoli to Lonavala section causes traffic jams
– Eight-lane alternative route under development, expected to be completed by August 2025
6. Real Estate Impact:
– Boosted real estate development along the route
– Areas like New Panvel and Talegaon seeing increased property prices
– MSRDC leasing land parcels for infrastructure projects
The Mumbai Pune Expressway continues to be a vital link between two major cities, with ongoing developments to improve travel efficiency and boost economic growth in the region.
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