The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, which connects Mumbai and Pune, is the oldest six-lane expressway in India. Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the prime minister at the time, planned the expressway when it was first opened in 2002. In 1999, a section of the highway was opened to the public, and by 2002, the entire route was fully operational.
In the upcoming months, two additional lanes will be added to the massive road, which took 22 years to complete. The officials intend to build one lane on either side of the highway, which will need 100 hectares of land, a senior official from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The official stated that further property would be acquired in order to construct eight tunnels, including two at Kamshet and four on each side at Madap and Bhatan.
The expressway’s route offers stunning views of the Sahyadri mountain range because of its natural beauty. Beautiful views of the hills may be seen from the tunnels and underpasses that have been constructed to traverse the terrain. The speed limit on the expressway is 100 kilometers per hour.
The highway, which took over Rs. 16,300 crores to build, significantly reduced the three-hour travel time between Mumbai and Pune to only one hour. Due to its ability to save time, the expressway is highly preferred by both long-distance and everyday commuters.
One Of The Highest Toll Rates In The Country
The toll on the Mumbai-Pune highway is among the highest in India. Car travel costs Rs. 336, which is about Rs. 3.40 per kilometer. This is one rupee higher than the usual fee of Rs. 2.40 per kilometer. One of the primary ways to pay on the FASTag highway. To guarantee a seamless travel experience, passengers must verify that their FASTag has adequate balance.
