Maharashtra Superhighway Surge: Gadkari Greenlights ₹1.5 Lakh Cr Road Revolution

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed a massive infrastructure push for Maharashtra, approving projects totaling ₹1.50 lakh crore. This initiative aims to transform the state's transport network, reducing travel times, easing congestion, and spurring industrial hubs amid India's Viksit Bharat vision.

Project Essentials:

Scale & Scope: Encompasses 10,000+ km of new highways, expressways like Nagpur-Mumbai, and urban flyovers; bridges over rivers to link rural areas.

Economic Boost: Expected to create 5 lakh direct jobs, cut logistics costs by 20%, and attract ₹50,000 Cr private investment via hybrid annuity model.

Timeline & Tech: Most works start Q1 2026, using green tech like recycled materials; Gadkari emphasized accident reduction via intelligent systems.

This aligns with national highway expansion to 2 lakh km, positioning Maharashtra as a logistics powerhouse.

Sources: PIB India, Economic Times