The 466km Goa Highway in Maharashtra is set for four-laning, with completion expected by May-June 2025. (TNN/Chittaranjan Tembhekar)
The Mumbai-Goa road travel time will be cut down from 12 hours to 6 hours after completion.
Work is pending on a few bypasses, underpasses and flyovers in towns like Mangaon, Indapur, Pali, Lanja, Kolad and Chiplun.
Due to delays, the project cost has surged to Rs 7,300 crore
The project has been delayed due to land acquisition issues and the involvement of unpromising contractors.
84km Panvel-Indapur stretch is being developed by NHAI, while the remaining sections are being widened by the PWD under the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The highway will reduce travel time by up to 50% and significantly enhance road connectivity, improving overall transportation efficiency.