According to a latest update, the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has now announced a preponed date for the opening of Samruddhi Mahamarg’s final stretch towards Mumbai.
The 76-kilometre stretch of the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway in Thane district will likely be open for traffic by the end of August as its work is nearing completion. With this, the entire 701-kilometre corridor of the Samruddhi Mahamarg will be fully operational.
This development came just days after the MSRDC had set a deadline of November for the opening of remaining stretch on the Mumbai-Nagpur expressway.
The Thane segment includes 16 bridges and four tunnels with only one bridge still under construction. This bridge, located in Khardi in Thane district, is the tallest on the Mahamarg, standing at 82 metres tall, equivalent to the height of a 27-story building. The bridge spans two valleys, making the construction particularly complex. The 76-kilometre stretch traverses hilly terrain.
The longest span on the bridge measures 140 metres. Due to the height and wind speed, the construction work is being carried out with extra caution to ensure safety, the officials emphasised.
Additionally, the official stated that the lowest bidders have been selected for the extension of the Samruddhi Mahamarg to Gadchiroli, Gondia, Jalna and Nanded. Work orders for these projects will be issued soon.
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