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-km airstrips 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.