Mumbai to Nagpur in 8 hours! Samruddhi Expressway’s last 76km stretch likely to open on May 2 | Mumbai News – The Times of India
The last 76km leg of the Rs 55,000 crore Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Super-Expressway, between Bhiwandi and Igatpuri, is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 2.
The full 701km high-speed corridor links Mumbai, Nashik and Nagpur.
The final section of Samruddhi Mahamarg, between Igatpuri and Amne village in Bhiwandi, is the expressway’s most challenging to-construct stretch, carved through the rugged Sahyadri terrain.
Benefit | Reduces the current 3- to 3.5- hour travel time to Nashik by up to one hour.
Entry checks | Vehicle tyre checks, air pressure monitoring and breathalyser tests at Mumbai-end entry gates.
CONSTRUCTION HURDLES OVERCOME
- 62 low-tension electric lines relocated.
- 6 major power cables rerouted.
- Railway infrastructure integration achieved.
THE EXPRESSWAY
GEOGRAPHY COVERED
- 26 talukas, 392 villages across 10 districts.
- 14 other districts brought closer to major cities.
SPEED & CONNECTIVITY
Travel time: Mumbai to Nagpur in just 8 hours (vs 16-17 hours earlier)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Helpline: 1800 233 2233 8181818155
Ambulance/ emergency vehicle: Dial 108
Speed limit
100-120 km/hour
