SpotGenie Fact: The First Expressway in India - Mumbai-Pune Expressway
Did you know India’s first expressway was the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, opened in 2002? Discover how this 94.5 km road changed travel forever.
Which Road Changed India Forever?
Did you know India’s road revolution began over two decades ago with a highway that transformed travel between two major cities? Before expressways, long-distance travel meant endless delays, risky overtakes, and unpredictable traffic. But in 2002, India got its first modern expressway, and it set the tone for the future of road infrastructure. Curious which one? Let’s find out!
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, fully opened in 2002, was India’s first six-lane, fully access-controlled concrete expressway. Stretching over 94.5 km, it connects Mumbai and Pune, drastically reducing travel time from nearly 5 hours to just about 2 hours.
Key Highlights:
- 🚗 Built & Managed by: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC)
- 🏗️ Construction Started: 1998
- 📍 Opened: Phased opening in 2000, fully operational in 2002
- ⛽ Length: 94.5 km
- 🔒 Features: No pedestrian crossing, separate tunnels, service roads, CCTV monitoring, and emergency call boxes
This road project not only improved safety and efficiency but also inspired the development of more expressways across India - like the Yamuna Expressway, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and the newly built Samruddhi Mahamarg.
Today, expressways are the backbone of India’s highway modernization, but it all started with this game-changing road!
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