Samruddhi Mahamarg Current Status: 25 KM Stretch Between Bharvir to Igatpuri Set to Open by February!

Samruddhi Mahamarg Current Status

Samruddhi Mahamarg Current Status: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) Joint Managing Director (JMD), Kailash Jadhav, has provided an update on the status of the Samruddhi Mahamarg project. According to reports, a 25-kilometer stretch from Bharvir to Igatpuri Town is nearing completion, with plans to open it to traffic by February. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the development of the 701-kilometer corridor connecting Nagpur to Mumbai.

Samruddhi Mahamarg Completion of Critical Section

Jadhav highlighted that the only pending work on this specific 25-kilometer stretch is the girder laying of the Vehicular Over the Bridge (VOB). He expressed confidence, stating, “All other major works have been completed on this 25-km stretch. We are aiming at opening it to traffic by February.”

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Key Features of the 25 KM Section Between Bharvir to Igatpuri

The 25-kilometer stretch includes various features such as flyovers, bridges, VOB (Vertical Shaft Brick), twin tunnels measuring 300 meters each, and an intersection with the old Mumbai Nashik Highway. The complexity of this section lies in its intricate design, requiring careful execution, especially during the construction of the VOB, which presented challenges due to continuous traffic flow on the six-lane road beneath the bridge.

Samruddhi Mahamarg Distance

The Samruddhi Mahamarg, a 701-kilometer corridor, aims to connect Nagpur to Mumbai, significantly reducing travel time. Currently, the 600-kilometer expressway section from Nagpur to Bharvir in Igatpuri is partially operational. The inauguration of this stretch occurred in two phases, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the 520-kilometer segment between Nagpur and Shirdi in December 2022, and Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inaugurating the portion between Shirdi and Bharvir in May 2023.

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Samruddhi Mahamarg Completion Date

Samruddhi Mahamarg Current Status: Completion of the 25-kilometer stretch will mark the conclusion of work in the Nashik district, leaving only the Thane district tasks to be addressed. The pending 76-kilometer stretch extending to Amane in Thane is expected to be opened by July. The expressway is designed with a total width of 120 meters, comprising six lanes with provision for eight lanes in the future.

Samruddhi Mahamarg Route Map

Features of Samruddhi Mahamarg

The expressway will pass through 10 districts, 26 talukas, and 392 villages.
Travel time between Nagpur and Mumbai is expected to be reduced to just 8 hours.
The proposed vehicle speed limit is 150 km/hr.
The expressway includes 18 agriculture-oriented new townships and over 11 lakh trees planted on both sides.
An intelligent highway management system, CCTV cameras, and emergency telephone booths will enhance safety.
Diverse structures such as flyovers, major and minor bridges, railway overpasses, tunnels, and underpasses are integral to the project.
The expressway aims to boost tourism by connecting various destinations, including wildlife resorts, tiger safaris, museums, and heritage sites.

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Contributions and Impact

The Samruddhi Corridor is estimated to contribute 6% to the National Trunk and Freight Infrastructure.
It is expected to directly impact around 36% of the state population residing along the expressway.
The project recorded the fastest land acquisition ever done in the country, covering 10 districts within 18 months.
An estimated 30,000-35,000 vehicles are projected to use the expressway daily.
The Mumbai–Nagpur–Raipur–Angul Gas pipeline is integrated with the project.

Highlights of Samruddhi Mahamarg

Innovative Approaches

The MSRDC adopted a land pooling model for land acquisition, returning 30% of the total acquired land to landowners.
Farmers received compensation for non-irrigated and irrigated land, along with additional yearly support.

Environmental Considerations

Wildlife mitigation measures, including structures like cattle underpasses, are incorporated based on suggestions from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).
The project emphasizes an energy-efficient corridor, featuring electric vehicle charging points and planned solar plants generating 47 MW of energy.

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Conclusion

As the Samruddhi Mahamarg project progresses, it stands as a testament to innovative planning, efficient execution, and a commitment to creating a modern, sustainable, and well-connected transportation network in Maharashtra. The corridor’s completion is eagerly anticipated, promising transformative changes in travel, infrastructure, and regional development.

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