Mumbai Goa Highway Upgrade to Halve Travel Time and Complete by 2025
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Mumbai Goa Highway Upgrade to Halve Travel Time and Complete by 2025

The Mumbai-Goa Highway, a vital link between two of India’s most popular destinations, is undergoing significant transformation. The 466-kilometre stretch is being upgraded to a four-lane highway and is expected to be completed by May or June 2025. Once finished, the travel time between Mumbai and Goa, which currently takes around 12 to 13 hours, will be cut down to just 6 hours.

The new highway will connect Panvel to Sindhudurg, passing through scenic regions like Raigad and Ratnagiri. The project is being jointly managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highway Public Works Department (NHPWD). In addition to improving connectivity, the upgraded highway will feature 14 interchanges, offering a smoother and more efficient travel experience.

The construction of the highway, however, has faced delays due to ongoing work in key towns, including Pali, Lanja, Kolad, Mangaon, Indapur, and Chiplun. The development of bypasses, flyovers, and underpasses has taken longer than anticipated. Despite these setbacks, officials assure that the project will be completed before the monsoon season begins.

Initially estimated to cost Rs 35 billion, the project’s expenses have now reportedly risen to Rs 73 billion due to the delays. The stretch between Panvel and Indapur, spanning 84 kilometers, is being widened by NHAI, while the remaining sections are being developed by the PWD. Once completed, the upgraded highway is expected to significantly enhance travel efficiency and ease between Mumbai and Goa.

News source: News 24

The Mumbai-Goa Highway, a vital link between two of India’s most popular destinations, is undergoing significant transformation. The 466-kilometre stretch is being upgraded to a four-lane highway and is expected to be completed by May or June 2025. Once finished, the travel time between Mumbai and Goa, which currently takes around 12 to 13 hours, will be cut down to just 6 hours. The new highway will connect Panvel to Sindhudurg, passing through scenic regions like Raigad and Ratnagiri. The project is being jointly managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the National Highway Public Works Department (NHPWD). In addition to improving connectivity, the upgraded highway will feature 14 interchanges, offering a smoother and more efficient travel experience. The construction of the highway, however, has faced delays due to ongoing work in key towns, including Pali, Lanja, Kolad, Mangaon, Indapur, and Chiplun. The development of bypasses, flyovers, and underpasses has taken longer than anticipated. Despite these setbacks, officials assure that the project will be completed before the monsoon season begins. Initially estimated to cost Rs 35 billion, the project’s expenses have now reportedly risen to Rs 73 billion due to the delays. The stretch between Panvel and Indapur, spanning 84 kilometers, is being widened by NHAI, while the remaining sections are being developed by the PWD. Once completed, the upgraded highway is expected to significantly enhance travel efficiency and ease between Mumbai and Goa. News source: News 24

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