Pune-Mumbai
Expressway also identified as Yashwantrao
Chavan Expressway is one of the most impressive road structures of modern India.
- Total distance - ~94.5KM
- Number of lanes - 6 lanes
- Connecting to cities- Mumbai, Pune, Lonavana
- The operation started in- 2002
This modern road infrastructure helped to reduce travel time from 4
hours to 2 hours
The Mumbai-Pune expressway is built in order to reduce
heavy traffic on the old Pune-Mumbai highway. The old highway has narrow lanes,
a lot of bends, steep hills, etc. Driving was a bit difficult and consumed a
lot of time, accidents were more on the old highway, on the other hand, the
Pune-Mumbai expressway is well designed, 6 lanes, and gives a comfortable
driving experience.
The Pune-Mumbai Expressway has several features which make it unique, For
example,
- It has been built using the latest civil engineering techniques and technology.
- The road is made of high-quality concrete, which makes it durable and long-lasting.
- It is built with a unique design that allows for faster travel speeds and reduces the risk of accidents. The expressway has several beautiful tunnels and flyovers that help to avoid traffic congestion and reduce travel time.
- Expressway has crash barriers, guardrails, and safety signs.
- It has a dedicated team of highway patrol officers, who are always ready to help in mishaps on the expressway
The same expressway takes you straight to Satara, Kolhapur, Bangalore,
Goa, etc. The expressway remains congested on weekends as both cities Mumbai
and Pune have a lot of IT, automobile, and Pharma industries, and people travel
to their homes during the weekend.
Tollway
There are two toll plazas on the expressway one is at Talegoan and the
other is at Khalapur post are fully FASTag
Expressway looks beautiful during winter and rainy seasons.
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