Pune to Bangalore in Just Hours? New Expressway Coming by 2028!
What's interesting?
The 745 km, 8-lane Pune-Bangalore Expressway by NHAI will cost ₹40,000 Cr and allow speeds up to 120 km/h.
Transforming Travel Time
The new expressway will cut Bengaluru–Pune travel time from 15 to 7 hours, a 50%+ reduction.
Route details
The expressway will run from Kanjle (MH) through Satara, Sangli, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gadag, and 7 other districts, ending in Bengaluru(KA).
Important Features
-Rs 50,000 crore investment-8 lane access-controlled highway-120 km/h speed limit-Designed to prevent flooding-Include two 5-kmairstrips for emergency landings.
Highlights
The expressway will feature 6 ROB's, 22 interchanges, 55 flyovers, and 14 highway crossings.
Economic and Regional Impact
The expressway will boost real estate and jobs in Nashik, Kolhapur, and Satara, key manufacturing hubs gaining better connectivity and growth.