When it comes to identifying IT hubs in the country, Pune and Bangalore are two cities that come immediately to one’s mind. Both cities have grown exponentially when it comes to infrastructure- wide roads, robust metro services, state-of-the-art residential and commercial establishments. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed the construction of the Pune Bangalore Expressway under the Bharatmala Pariyojna. The Rs 50,000 crore project is expected to be completed by 2028.
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Key facts
| Name | Pune Bangalore Expressway |
| Type | Greenfield Expressway |
| Length of Expressway | 745 km |
| Lanes | 8 |
| To be under | National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Project cost | Rs 50,000 crore |
| Speed limit | 120 km per hour |
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Project details
- This greenfield expressway is expected to be a faster alternative to the existing National Highway 48 (the old NH4) and will reduce the traffic and congestion experienced here.
- Supporting a speed of 120 km/hr, the new Pune Bangalore Expressway will be a six-lane access controlled expressway.
- The distance between Pune and Bangalore will be reduced by 95 km.
- It will reduce the travel time between Pune and Bangalore to 7 to 8 hours as compared to the existing 11 to 12 hours.
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Cost of the project
The 745-km-long Pune Bangalore Expressway will be constructed at an expense of around Rs 50,000 crore.
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Route
The six-lane asphalted greenfield Pune Bangalore Expressway will start from Varee Budruk. In Maharashtra, the Pune Bangalore Expressway will pass through drought-prone areas of Satara and Sangli districts – Khandala, Phaltan and Khatao in Satara district and Khanapur, Tasgaon and Kavathe Mahankal localities in Sangli district.
In Karnataka, the Pune Bangalore Expressway will pass through Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gadag, Koppal, Ballari, Davangere, Chitradurga, Tumkur and then connect to Bangalore.
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Project plan
Many sections of the existing 849-km highway get submerged during the monsoons, thereby, affecting travel. The new Pune Bangalore Expressway will be designed in such a way that no section is flooded at any time.
Some of the features of the Pune Bangalore Expressway are:
- This is a straight rode that will save around 95 km of the current highway.
- The Pune Bangalore Expressway will include 6 Road Over Bridges (ROBs), 22 Interchanges, 55 Flyovers, 14 National and state highway crossing points, tree plantation on both sides of the Expressway.
- There will be a 15 m divider built in the centre to regulate traffic.
- The Pune Bangalore Expressway will have two airstrips of 5 kms each for emergency landing purposes for aircrafts.
- The Pune Bangalore Expressway will include amenities like restrooms, hotels and play areas for children and trees will be planted alongside the Greenfield highway.
- The Pune Bangalore Expressway will have vehicles plying at a maximum speed of 120 km per hour.
- Over 100m width of Right of Way is being planned so that the Pune Bangalore Expressway can be expanded later.
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Pune Bangalore Expressway: Status
Presently in the proposal stage, work has not yet commenced on the Pune Bengaluru expressway project. Once a detailed project report (DPR) is made, the land acquisition for this Greenfield project will start.
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Pune Bangalore Expressway: Rivers that will be crossed
- Agrani
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Chikka Hagar
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Chand Nadi
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Nira
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Yerala
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Krishna
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Ghataprabha
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Malaprabha
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Tungabhadra
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Vedavathi
Pune Bangalore Expressway: Impact on real estate
While the travel time will be reduced, the expressway will also help in development of areas such as Nashik, Kolhapur and Satara. These areas which are known to be manufacturing hub will see improved facilities and more employment. With people, there will be a rise in real estate activity in the areas through which the expressway will pass.
Housing.com POV
The Pune-Bangalore Expressway is an important infra addition that reduces the travel time between Pune and Bangalore effectively. It passes through some of the most important places in the western and southern states that is both important economy wise and tourism wise. Acknowledging importance of this expressway, there is continuous infra updates that are being done in this route that is boosting the real estate segment around the expressway.
FAQs
What will be the time saved with the new Pune Bangalore expressway?
The new Pune Bangalore Expressway will reduce travel time by four to five hours.
What is the length of Pune Bangalore Expressway?
The length of Pune Bangalore Expressway is around 745 km.
What are the districts through which the Pune Bangalore Expressway will pass?
The Pune Bangalore Expressway will pass through Pune, Sangli and Satara.
How many rivers will be crossed between Pune and Bangalore?
Around 10 rivers will be crossed between Pune and Bangalore by the Pune Bangalore Expressway.
When was the Pune Bangalore Expressway announced?
The Pune Bangalore Expressway was announced in 2020-21 but construction has not yet started.
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