1 / 11Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will inaugurate the last 76-kilometre section of the ambitious Mumbai-Nagpur Expressway on June 5. This final part connects Igatpuri (Nashik) to Amane in Thane. Anil Gaikwad, Managing Director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), confirmed that this segment will open for traffic on the same day.
2 / 11Reduces Mumbai-Nagpur travel time by 50%: The newly constructed section, officially called the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, was built at an estimated cost of ₹1,182 crore, according to Moneycontrol. This segment includes three key interchanges at Igatpuri, Kutghar (Shahpur), and Amane. Jointly financed by MSRDC and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), it also incorporates India’s longest road tunnel — a 7.8-km passage through the Kasara Ghat area.
3 / 11The final segment provides significant improvements over the previous Mumbai-Nashik route, where drivers navigated steep ascents of 450 metres on winding roads. The Samruddhi Motorway has reduced the height to 160 meters, cutting travel time between Igatpuri and Amane from 90 minutes to about 40 minutes. (Image X)
4 / 11With all sections of the Samruddhi Motorway active, the travel duration between Mumbai and Nagpur will decrease from 16 hours to just eight hours, marking it as India’s fastest motorway. The ₹55,000-crore greenfield project spans across 10 districts and 390 villages, achieving speeds of up to 150 km/h. (Image PTI) Below are key features of the Samruddhi Expressway.
5 / 11Designed for high speeds: The Mumbai-Nagpur expressway is engineered to accommodate speeds of up to 150 km/h.
6 / 11India’s longest tunnel: The expressway features a 7.8-km tunnel at Kasara Ghat, significantly reducing steep climbs and winding paths.
7 / 11Comprehensive infrastructure: The route includes 65 flyovers, 33 major and 274 minor bridges, 6 tunnels, 24 interchanges, and over 300 pedestrian underpasses. (Image CNBCTV18.com file )
8 / 11Enhanced connectivity: The Samruddhi Expressway connects the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai to MIHAN (Multi-modal International Cargo Hub and Airport) in Nagpur. (Image X)
9 / 11Boosting the economy: This route is designed to improve trade, tourism, and development in central Maharashtra. (Image CNBCTV18.com file)
10 / 11Transformative potential: The expressway was initiated by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and implemented in phases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Nagpur-Shirdi segment in December 2022, followed by the opening of the Shirdi-Bharvir and Bharvir-Igatpuri sections in May 2023 and March 2024, respectively. (Image PTI)
11 / 11Now that the Samruddhi Expressway is fully operational, it is expected to be a game-changer for both drivers and the logistics sector. It aims to enhance travel efficiency, safety, and speed, representing a significant upgrade to Maharashtra’s infrastructure. (Image CNBCTV18.com File)
