Mumbai-Pune Elevated Corridor to Be Completed by February 2027
The ₹1,100-crore elevated corridor project connecting the Mumbai Trans Harbour Sealink (MTHL) with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway is set to be finished by February 2027, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA).
Project Details:
The project includes two elevated corridors:
- Chirle (MTHL) to Gavan Phata
- Palaspe Phata to Mumbai-Pune Expressway
The goal is to reduce traffic congestion, especially on NH-348, which carries heavy truck traffic from JNPT (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust).
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Linking MTHL (Atal Setu) and Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Elevated corridor to be completed by Feb 2027 – MMRDA pic.twitter.com/9yUbN8YyCm
Key Features:
✅ Six-lane elevated corridor over the JNPT–Panvel Highway (NH-348), with improved service roads.
✅ Another six-lane corridor along the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48), including its widening.
✅ The Chirle section will be 4,958 meters long, while the Palaspe section will be 1,700 meters long.
✅ The project will connect Atal Setu with the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, ensuring smoother traffic flow.
Impact on Travel & Economy:
Officials say this project will transform travel between Mumbai and Pune, making daily commutes easier. Professionals can live in Pune and work in Mumbai, improving job opportunities and quality of life.
The project, executed by Gawar Construction Ltd at a cost of ₹1,102.75 crore, has already started with excavation work. Once completed, it will enhance connectivity, reduce congestion, and boost economic growth in the region.
