Bengaluru to Mumbai, Pune in 7 hours, thanks to this new expressway: Report

The new expressway between Bengaluru, Pune and Mumbai will reduce travel time between the cities to just seven hours.

Published on: Oct 26, 2022, 11:15:59 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

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Frequent travellers between India's silicon valley Bengaluru and financial capital Mumbai are in for good news. Bengaluru is all set to get another expressway, increasing its proximity to two major cities of neighbouring Maharashtra - Mumbai and Pune.

The expressway will stretch across 699 kilometres, and is estimated to cost around ₹50,000 crore. (Photo by Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times/For representation)

The Pune - Bengaluru expressway will reduce travel distance between the three cities by 95 kilometres, The Times of India reported. It will take seven hours to travel between the cities. The expressway will stretch across 699 kilometres, and is estimated to cost around ₹50,000 crore.

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Seeing as a preliminary survey has been done and a detailed project report (DPR) is being drawn up, authorities are expected to submit a final proposal to build the expressway to NHAI in December, after which land acquisition and construction will begin. Given the proposal is approved, the expressway is expected to be opened to the public in 2028.

The project also covers 12 districts, of which nine are in Karnataka and three in Maharashtra. They are Bengaluru Rural, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gadag, Koppal, Vijayanagara (Ballari), Davanagere, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Pune, Satara and Sangli.

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The corridor starts from Kanjale on the proposed Pune Ring road and ends at Muthagadahalli on the proposed Satellite Ring Road in Bangalore Metropolitan Region, the report added.

The project is likely to boost trade as decongestion will invite commercial establishments on the highway. It is also set to host abundant infrastructures such as 55 flyovers, tree plantation on both sides of the expressway, and a 15-metre median for prospective widening in the future.

The highway will also be a treat for the eyes as it spans across 10 river crossings, crossing over the Krishna, Tungabhadra and many other rivers.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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