Pune – Bangalore Expressway: Transforming Connectivity
The proposed Pune Bangalore Expressway, spanning approximately 700 kilometers, is set to revolutionize connectivity between Pune, Maharashtra, and Bengaluru, Karnataka. Developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under the Bharatmala Pariyojna phase II. This greenfield expressway will provide a faster and alternative route compared to the existing National Highway NH-48 (old NH-4). With its eight-lane access-controlled design, the expressway aims to significantly improve travel times and enhance transportation efficiency.
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The Pune Bengaluru Expressway project is comprised of two different expressways :
- Construction of new 6-Lane (Expandable upto 8 Lane) Greenfield Access Controlled Expressway starting from Design Ch. -4+873 (at Kopi Village, District- Pune) to Design Ch. 201.200 (at Salagare village, Dist- Sangli), and Ranjani Spur length of 16.800 km [part of Pune-Bengaluru Expressway], (Total design length = 206.073+6.823 = 222.896 km) in the state of Maharashtra under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase II
- Construction of new 6-Lane (Expandable upto 8 Lane) Greenfield Access Controlled Expressway starting from Design Ch. 201.100 (near Bammanala village) and to Design Ch. 697.566 (near Muttagadahalli village), [part of Pune – BengaluruExpressway], (Total design length = 496.366 km) in the state of Karnataka under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase II.
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Key Details of Pune Bangalore Expressway Project
| Estimated Project Cost | Approx INR 55,072 Crores |
| Overall Project Length | 702.439 Km (Excluding Ranjani Spur) / 719.239Km (Including 16.8 Km Ranjani Spur) |
| Lanes | 6 Lanes ( Expandable upto 8 lanes) |
| Right of Way (RoW) | 100 m |
| Land Acquisition | 7,900 Ha |
| Current Status | DPR Preparation |
| Estimated Completion Deadline | 2027 |
| Owner/Agency | National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) |
| Pavement Type | Flexible Type (Bituminous) |
Route Map of Pune Bengaluru Expressway
An official PDF route map will be provided as soon as it becomes available. The Pune Bangalore Expressway will follow a well-planned route alignment, connecting major cities and towns along the way. The proposed alignment includes Satara, Sangli, Belgavi (Belgaum), Dharwad, Hubli, Devanagere, and Tumakuru. On the northern end, the expressway will commence from MSRDC’s Pune Ring Road project, providing seamless connectivity to the rest of Maharashtra.
The major settlements along the alignment are Pune, Bhor, Khandala, Phaltan, Khanapur, Satara, Tasgaon, Miraj, Kavathemahankal, Sangli, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gadag, Koppal, Bellary, Davangare, Chitradurga, Tumkur and Bengaluru.
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In the state of Maharashtra, the envisioned project is set to commence near Kopi Village at Design Chainage -4.873 and culminate near Salagare Village at Design Chainage 201.200. Furthermore, an auxiliary Spur route connecting to Ranjani spanning approximately 16.823 km is also included. Consequently, the total designated length of the project extends to 222.896 km. This proposed expressway shall traverse through three districts of Maharashtra: Pune, Satara, and Sangli.
In the state of Karnataka, the planned initiative is initiated from Bammanala Village at Design Chainage 201.100 and concludes at Muttagadahalli Village at Design Chainage 697.566. The aggregate extent of the proposed expressway measures 496.366 km. The proposed project will traverse nine districts of Karnataka: Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gagad, Koppal, Bellary, Davangare, Chitradurga, Tumkur, and Bengaluru.
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Interactive Map of Pune Bengaluru Expressway (Indicative Map)
Proposed Structures on Pune Bengaluru Expressway
| Proposed Structures | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ROB (Rail Over Bridge) | 6 Nos |
| Major Bridges | 42 Nos |
| Minor Bridges | 206 Nos |
| Box-type Minor Bridge | 77 Nos |
| Vehicular Underpass | 59 Nos |
| LVUP (Light Vehicular Underpass) | 120 Nos |
| SVUP (Small Vehicle Underpass) | 59 Nos |
| VOP (Vehicular Overpass) | 45 Nos |
| Flyover | 21 Nos |
| Interchanges | 35 Nos |
| Culverts | 1015 Nos |
| Tunnel | 3 Nos |
| Viaduct | 2 Nos |
About 22000 trees are likely to be affected and cut down due to proposed RoW of 100 m out of which approx. 9000 nos. of trees fall in forest land and remaining 6000 falls in the private agriculture field.
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Approximate Quantities of Materials Required for Pune – Bangalore Expressway
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Cement | 4,271,697 Ton |
| Sand | 4,102,773 Cum |
| Steel | 208,845 MT |
| Bitumen | 589,437 Ton |
| Fly Ash | 708,048 Cum |
| Aggregate | 36,991,842 cum |
| Stone Boulder | 10,110,158 MT |
| Soil | 11,661,909 MT |
Current Status
The Pune Bangalore Expressway project is currently in the proposal stage, with the Detailed Project Report (DPR) under preparation. Land acquisition processes have not yet commenced. As the project progresses, further updates regarding timelines and construction milestones will be provided.
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Tenders & Contractors
Information regarding tender notices and contractors involved in the construction of the Pune – Bangalore Expressway will be updated as soon as relevant details are published. At this stage, the specific packages, chainage, and contractors assigned to different sections of the expressway are yet to be determined.
Stay tuned for more updates on this transformative infrastructure project that aims to enhance connectivity between Pune and Bengaluru, bringing regions closer and boosting economic growth along the route.
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