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Spanning a vast distance of approximately 701 kilometers, the Samruddhi Mahamarg promises to fuel Maharashtra's progress by facilitating faster movement of goods, reducing travel time, and boosting economic development along its route.
Samruddhi Mahamarg starting point near Kalyan, Thane District
Connecting Mumbai to 10 + eastern Maharashtra districts within 12 hours.
Project Specification:
Route : Thane (Kalyan) to Nagpur psssing through 10 districts & influencing 24 districts.
Benefitting Regions : Thane, Aurangabad, Wardha, Jalna, Amrawati, Ahmednagar, Wardha, Jalna, Nashik & Buldhana
Distance : 701 Km
Total Lanes : 6 (120 Meters Broad)
Developmental Authority: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
Status : Phase 1 Delivered + Phase 2 Under Construction
Project Deadline : Phase 1 (2022) Delivered + Phase 2 (2024)
Estimated Cost : 55,000 Cr (Estimated)
Total Phases :
The project consists of 2 phases & 16 Packages.
Phase 1 (502 km): Nagpur to Shirdi Delivered
Phase 2 (199 km): Shirdi to Thane (Kalyan)
Utility :
Connecting Dombivli, Kalyan, Mumbai & other MMR regions to various eastern Maharashtra districts ending at Nagpur.
Creating new business avenues and developing 17 new townships within the preview of the route.
Number of villages connected by the expressway - 392
Promoting tourism is a key aspect.Beneficial as an efficient trading route impacting 24 districts in total.
Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway will be connected to the following upcoming expressways:
141 km Nagpur – Bhandara – Gondia Expressway
760 km Nagpur – Goa Expressway (Shaktipeeth Expressway)
225 km Pune – Aurangabad Expressway
180 km Pune – Nashik Expressway (Source: The Metro Rail Guy)
Distance of Tourist Destinations From the Expressway
Shirdi - 5 km
Bibi ka Maqbara - 5 km
Sevagram - 5 km
Pandavleni Caves - 6 km
Sula Vineyards - 7 km
Verul - 8 km
Trimbakeshwar Shiv Temple - 12 km
Daulatabad - 14 km
Lonar - 17 km
Ramtek - 18 km
Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary - 48 km
Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary - 60 km
Shegaon - 68 km
Chikhaldara - 74 km
Ramdham Cultural Theme Park - 80 km
Pench National Park - 95 km
Ajanta - 95 km
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve - 124 km
Satellite Mapping - Zoom-in to the yellow line for the estimated route.
Introduction:
The Samruddhi Mahamarg, popularly known as the Nagpur-Mumbai Super Communication Expressway, is set to revolutionize transportation infrastructure in the state of Maharashtra, India. This ambitious project aims to connect the cities of Nagpur and Mumbai through a cutting-edge, high-speed expressway. Spanning a vast distance of approximately 701 kilometers, the Samruddhi Mahamarg promises to fuel Maharashtra's progress by facilitating faster movement of goods, reducing travel time, and boosting economic development along its route.
Enhanced Connectivity and Reduced Travel Time:
One of the primary objectives of the Samruddhi Mahamarg is to significantly reduce travel time between Nagpur and Mumbai. Currently, the journey takes around 16 hours by road. However, with the completion of this expressway, the travel time is expected to be reduced to approximately 8-9 hours. Such a drastic reduction will enhance connectivity, not only between these two major cities but also for the regions lying along the route.
Economic Corridor and Development Opportunities:
The Samruddhi Mahamarg holds the potential to transform the regions it traverses into vibrant economic corridors. Passing through 10 districts in Maharashtra, the expressway will provide a crucial link for trade, commerce, and industrial growth. It will enable faster movement of goods, reducing logistics costs and improving supply chain efficiency. The improved connectivity will attract investments and spur the development of industries, manufacturing hubs, and agricultural markets along its path. Moreover, the expressway will generate numerous employment opportunities, benefiting the local communities.
The Glory of Maharashtra
The Maharashtra state government aims to foster sustainable economic development by connecting the eastern and western regions through the Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway. This expressway will enhance trade connectivity with key areas such as JNPT, Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, Bengaluru-Chennai Economic Corridor, and more. The state-of-the-art infrastructure and extensive connectivity offered by the expressway are expected to attract investments and boost the local economy, benefiting the 10 districts it traverses. With optical fibers, gas pipelines, water supply, and a solar power grid, the expressway creates an ecosystem conducive to various industries, tourism, logistics, and agro-based businesses. This ambitious project will contribute significantly to national trunk and freight connectivity, covering a substantial consumption market.
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