Work to start on Rs.5,000cr Ravet-Narhe corridor in Dec 2024
The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has invited a tender for the Rs.7,500 crore elevated corridor in Nashik Phata Khed section of NH60 while detailed project report (DPR) has been completed for the development of Ravet to Narhe elevated corridor, which is to cost Rs.5,000 crore conexpoconagg .
This was announced by Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari as he laid the foundation stone for two National Highway projects in Pune on 21 Sept ted.europa.eu .
Work on the Ravet-Narhe corridor will start in Dec 2024, he added sbi .
Further, he informed that Elevated Corridors of Talegaon Chakan Shikrapur section of NH-548D and Pune-Shirur section of NH-753F will be developed by MSIDC nse .
The DPR for New Mumbai-Bangalore expressway has been planned to connect two cities and to reduce the travel time from Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore, Gadkari added bse .
These projects aim to enhance connectivity between Pune, Satara, and Solapur, providing a smoother journey for devotees travelling to the sacred temple of Lord Vitthal. Additionally, the stretches will facilitate faster travel, alleviate traffic congestion, and boost local economies meed.com/latest/tenders.
He laid the foundation stone for two National Highways including the four-laning of a 13 km stretch from Dive Ghat to Hadapsar on the Mohol-Alandi section of NH-965 (Palkhi Marg Package VI) and the construction of major bridges on the Mula-Mutha River along with service roads from Sinhagad Road to Warje on the Pune-Satara section of NH-48 globaltenders .
Gadkari elaborated that the widening and upgradation of Hadapsar to duve Ghat section of NH-965 is going to play major role in reducing congestion on this section. It will also help the devotees for a safe and pleasant journey in Palkhi Yatra. The resting places will be developed along the palkhi margs through MSIDC, he added deutsche-boerse .
Further, the construction of Major bridges along the Mula and Mutha river, widening of service road from Narhe to Navale bridge and further connectivity from Sinhagad road to Warje will reduce the traffic congestion in these areas investindia .
The project is going to benefit: –
Connecting Devotees across the Nation and beyond to “Lord Vitthal”.
Dedicated Walkway for “Palkhi” on either side of NH.
Hassle free and safe passage for “Devotees”.
Relief from traffic congestion on entire stretch leading to saving of time & fuel.
Agricultural produce and local products to get easy access to bigger market.
Nearly 9-10 Lakh Warkaris take part in the Palkhi Yatra procession
Will reduce the accidents in Pune Satara and Solapur district.
Will reduce traffic congestion in urban areas of Pune. Fiinews.com
