6-hour Mumbai-Goa travel: Soon to be real
11 Aug 2023
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CW Team
The Mumbai-Goa National Highway No 66, a crucial link connecting six states in India, is poised to experience a significant expansion that will shorten the travel time between the two cities from 10 hours to a mere 6 hours.
The expansion project, which has been in progress for more than a decade, is drawing closer to completion and is anticipated to be concluded by Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls in the upcoming month. The project encompasses the creation of fresh bridges, tunnels, and bypasses, along with the widening of the current road to accommodate four lanes.
A meeting was held recently by Ravindra Chavan, Minister of the Public Works Department (PWD), and Ekanth Shinde, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, to discuss this matter.
Shinde took to Twitter to emphasise the unwavering commitment of the PWD in hastening the esteemed National Highway Project that spans the distance between Mumbai and Goa. The comprehensive project report for the Mumbai-Sindhudurg route is presently undergoing its final refinement stages. What was previously a laborious 18-hour journey along the Samruddhi Highway can now be achieved in merely 8 to 10 hours, a transformative change that not only enhances the travel choices for commuters but also strengthens economic prospects for both travellers and the agricultural sector.
In its persistent pursuit of improving infrastructure, the government has given highest priority to enhancing various vital communication routes. This dedicated effort also extends to the communication infrastructure within the Konkan region, ensuring that progress is felt across multiple areas. Meanwhile, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has taken proactive measures by reinforcing sections of the Panvel to Pen Taluka stretch of the Mumbai-Goa highway with concrete patches.
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The Mumbai-Goa National Highway No 66, a crucial link connecting six states in India, is poised to experience a significant expansion that will shorten the travel time between the two cities from 10 hours to a mere 6 hours.
The expansion project, which has been in progress for more than a decade, is drawing closer to completion and is anticipated to be concluded by Ganesh Chaturthi, which falls in the upcoming month. The project encompasses the creation of fresh bridges, tunnels, and bypasses, along with the widening of the current road to accommodate four lanes.
A meeting was held recently by Ravindra Chavan, Minister of the Public Works Department (PWD), and Ekanth Shinde, Chief Minister, Maharashtra, to discuss this matter.
Shinde took to Twitter to emphasise the unwavering commitment of the PWD in hastening the esteemed National Highway Project that spans the distance between Mumbai and Goa. The comprehensive project report for the Mumbai-Sindhudurg route is presently undergoing its final refinement stages. What was previously a laborious 18-hour journey along the Samruddhi Highway can now be achieved in merely 8 to 10 hours, a transformative change that not only enhances the travel choices for commuters but also strengthens economic prospects for both travellers and the agricultural sector.
In its persistent pursuit of improving infrastructure, the government has given highest priority to enhancing various vital communication routes. This dedicated effort also extends to the communication infrastructure within the Konkan region, ensuring that progress is felt across multiple areas. Meanwhile, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has taken proactive measures by reinforcing sections of the Panvel to Pen Taluka stretch of the Mumbai-Goa highway with concrete patches.
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