Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates 13.3 km Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link
13.3 km bypass project expected to cut travel time by 20-30 minutes, boost industry and investor confidence
L'essentiel
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 13.3 km Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project on Friday.
- The stretch, implemented by MSRDC, connects near Bhandardara to Lonavala/Pune, bypassing the steep ghat road through Tiger Valley.
- Expected to cut travel time by 20-30 minutes and enhance logistics efficiency, the project is poised to boost industry and investor confidence in the state.
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The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is one of India's busiest highways, connecting two major economic hubs. The Missing Link project addresses a critical gap in the expressway, bypassing the accident-prone ghat section.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 13.3 km-long Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project on Friday, a key infrastructure project expected to cut travel time by 20 to 30 minutes. The project was implemented by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and is now open for public commute.
The Missing Link starts near Bhandardara on the Mumbai side and connects to the existing expressway near Lonavala/Pune side. The road then passes through the Tiger Valley area and bypasses the steep, accident-prone old ghat road, making the journey smoother and safer.
Fadnavis earlier praised the Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' project, emphasising that it would not only reduce the distance between the two cities but also reduce traffic jams. "This project will not only reduce the distance between Mumbai and Pune but also will ensure that there is no traffic jam," he said.
The Mumbai-Pune 'Missing Link' project is set to improve connectivity, reduce travel time and enhance logistics efficiency, providing a boost to industry and investor confidence, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) said earlier. According to the industry body, the 'Missing Link' project is expected to ease travel between Mumbai and Pune, two of the state's key economic centres, by improving route efficiency and reducing transit time.
CII further said that the resultant time savings may translate into economic gains, with improved connectivity supporting more efficient supply chains, lowering logistics and inventory costs, and enabling faster movement of goods and workforce across the corridor.
"The Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Project is a significant step toward strengthening Maharashtra's industrial ecosystem. Enhanced connectivity will improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and boost investor confidence, enabling businesses to scale operations more effectively," said Deepak Garg, Chairman, CII Maharashtra. He added, "Continued investment in infrastructure remains essential to building a competitive business environment and sustaining economic growth in the state."
Questions ouvertes
- What is the total cost of the project?
- How many vehicles are expected to use the new stretch daily?
- What safety features were added to prevent accidents on the ghat section?
