Following the opening of its final stretch, the Samruddhi Mahamarg has been used by over 11 lakh vehicles in a month.
The final stretch of the highway—76 km from Igatpuri to Amane—was thrown open to the public on June 5.
This marked a rise of around 32 per cent in monthly vehicular movement compared to the period from January to May.
In the span between June 6 and July 6, it generated a toll revenue of INR 90 crore for the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), significantly higher than the previous months.
According to MSRDC data, as many as 11.23 lakh vehicles passed on the expressway. Of these, 1.97 lakh vehicles crossed at the Amane near Thane district toll plaza, collecting INR 19.2 crore in toll fees.
As many as 27,612 vehicles crossed at the toll plaza near Shahapur at Khutghar in the same span and toll collection stood at INR 98 lakh.
Prior to the opening of the last stretch, from January to May, an average of 8.5 lakh vehicles plied on the expressway every month, said MSRDC officials.
Since the initial stretch of the Samruddhi Mahamarg was inaugurated on December 11, 2022, the expressway has handled over 2.24 crore vehicles. With the final section now in operation, average daily traffic on the expressway has risen to approximately 37,000 vehicles.
MSRDC officials have indicated that traffic flow is being observed frequently, and amenities along the route are being upgraded to cater to the increased demand.
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