Nagpur Goa Expressway: Enhancing Connectivity Between Maharashtra and Goa
The Nagpur Goa Expressway, also known as the Shaktipeeth Expressway, is a proposed 6-lane access-controlled highway in Maharashtra, India. This project by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) aims to connect Pavnar (near Wardha) and Patradevi (Pernem Taluk) and provide improved access to pilgrimage sites in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Western Maharashtra, and Goa.
| Total Estimated Cost | Rs. 86,000 crore |
| Project Length | 760 kilometers |
| Lanes | 6 Lanes |
| Right-of-Way (RoW) | 100 meters |
| Status | DPR Preparation |
| Land Acquisition | To be determined |
| Deadline | To be determined |
| Owner | Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) |
| Project Model | Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) |
Benefits and Connectivity
The Nagpur – Goa Expressway will significantly enhance connectivity between Nagpur in Maharashtra and Goa. The project is expected to reduce travel time between Nagpur and Goa to approximately 8 hours, compared to the current journey time of 21 hours. This improved transportation link i.e. ‘Shaktipeeth’ expressway will not only provide faster and more efficient access to Goa’s popular tourist destinations but will also serve as an important transportation link, facilitating travel to these religious destinations and boosting connectivity in the state of Maharashtra.
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The new expressway has been named ‘Shaktipeeth’ as it aims to connect various popular religious places in Maharashtra, such as Mahur, Tuljapur, Kolhapur, and Ambejogai, known for their goddess temples like Mahalaxmi, Tulja Bhavani, and Patradevi. The greenfield expressway will start from Pavnar in Wardha district, which is famous for Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s ashram. It will also connect significant religious sites including the jyotirlingas of Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijanath, the Gurudwara at Nanded, and the Vitthal Rukmini temple in Pandharpur. Additionally, it will provide access to religious places like Karanja Lad, Akkalkot, Gangapur, Narsobachi Wadi, and Audumbar, among others.
It will span across six districts of Marathwada, namely Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani, Beed, Latur, and Dharashiv, thereby contributing to the economic growth of the region. In Vidarbha, the expressway will connect Wardha and Yavatmal, and in Western Maharashtra, it will pass through Sangli, Solapur, and Kolhapur districts.
An official PDF route map for the Nagpur – Goa Expressway project will be made available in the future.
Current Status
As of the current status, the project is in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) preparation stage. In October 2022, MSRDC invited tenders for appointing a consultant to conduct the feasibility study, prepare the DPR, and assist with land acquisition. By January 2023, MSRDC received three bids for this purpose.
Tenders and Contractors
Tender notices for the construction of the expressway have not yet been published. The section regarding tenders and contractors will be updated once the tender notices are available.
Stay updated with the progress of the Nagpur – Goa Expressway project, which aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and improve transportation infrastructure between Nagpur and Goa, benefiting both tourism and pilgrimage travel in the region.