701 Km Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway Fully Functional with Last Stretch Ready

Samruddhi Expressway Now Fully Connected from Mumbai to Nagpur

The long-awaited Samruddhi Expressway is now fully open to the public. This high-speed road connects Mumbai to Nagpur, covering a total distance of 701 km. With the final stretch between Igatpuri and Amane now operational, travel time between the two major cities has been reduced to just 8 hours.

Final Stretch Brings Major Relief for Drivers

The last 76-km section was built at a cost of ₹1,182 crore. It was jointly funded by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This section introduces three important interchanges at Igatpuri, Kutghar (Shahapur), and Amane (Thane), which will facilitate the smooth movement of commercial vehicles.

In addition, this section includes India’s longest road tunnel—7.8 km long—passing through the Kasara Ghat. Earlier, drivers had to drive up winding ghat roads and climb 450 metres in height. Now, with the tunnel and better alignment, the elevation is only 160 metres. As a result, travel time between Igatpuri and Amane has come down from 90 minutes to just 40 minutes.

Faster, Smoother and Fully Operational

With this final construction completed, the entire expressway is now in use. It allows heavy commercial vehicles to travel at speeds of up to 150 kmph, cutting the earlier 16-hour Mumbai–Nagpur journey in half.

The expressway includes:

• 33 major bridges
• 274 minor bridges
• 65 flyovers
• 6 tunnels

All these features make the route safer and faster for both personal and goods transport.

A Vision for Better Connectivity

The expressway, also known as the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, was first envisioned by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It aims to improve transport, promote growth, and connect more parts of the state.

It goes through 10 districts and links 390 villages. This means better access to markets, jobs, and healthcare, especially for people living in rural and semi-urban areas.

Step-by-Step Progress of the Project

Despite early challenges with land acquisition, the project moved forward in phases:

• In December 2022, PM Narendra Modi opened the Nagpur to Shirdi section.
• In May 2023, CM Eknath Shinde launched the Shirdi to Bharvir stretch.
• In March 2024, the Bharvir to Igatpuri section was completed by MSRDC Minister Dada Bhuse.

Now, with the final section open, the full expressway is complete and ready to support Maharashtra’s growth.

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