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New Expressway to Cut Pune-Bengaluru Travel Time by Half
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New Expressway to Cut Pune-Bengaluru Travel Time by Half

The upcoming Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is expected to significantly improve connectivity and economic opportunities across Maharashtra and Karnataka. This 700-kilometre greenfield, access-controlled highway will cut the travel time between Pune and Bengaluru from 15 hours to just 7 hours, facilitating easier movement for both commuters and businesses. Starting from Bommanal in Karnataka’s Athani Taluk, the expressway will traverse important districts such as Belagavi, Bagalkot, and Jamakhandi. It will then enter Maharashtra at Kanjle, connect with the proposed Pune Ring Road, and pass through major districts including Sangli, Satara, and Pune.

The new corridor is already boosting activity in the real estate sector, with cities like Kolhapur, Satara, and Bagalkot experiencing increased demand for residential and commercial properties. Market analysts at Magic Bricks noted that infrastructure investments along the route are drawing attention from developers and investors who seek to benefit from the improved accessibility and growth potential.

Experts have indicated that the expressway will not only ease congestion on existing highways but also strengthen trade links between Mumbai, Gujarat, Pune, and the southern states. By improving transport efficiency, the project is expected to promote regional economic integration and stimulate development in drought-prone and underdeveloped areas of western Maharashtra and northern Karnataka. In particular, it aims to uplift semi-urban and rural regions that have traditionally faced challenges in connectivity and investment. This infrastructure initiative is anticipated to generate employment, enhance logistics, and foster sustainable long-term growth in the area.

As construction advances, the Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is emerging as a landmark project within India’s highway development strategy. It is projected to reshape economic dynamics by energising underutilised regions and establishing a faster, more reliable connection between two major southern cities.

News source: Urban Acres

The upcoming Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is expected to significantly improve connectivity and economic opportunities across Maharashtra and Karnataka. This 700-kilometre greenfield, access-controlled highway will cut the travel time between Pune and Bengaluru from 15 hours to just 7 hours, facilitating easier movement for both commuters and businesses. Starting from Bommanal in Karnataka’s Athani Taluk, the expressway will traverse important districts such as Belagavi, Bagalkot, and Jamakhandi. It will then enter Maharashtra at Kanjle, connect with the proposed Pune Ring Road, and pass through major districts including Sangli, Satara, and Pune.The new corridor is already boosting activity in the real estate sector, with cities like Kolhapur, Satara, and Bagalkot experiencing increased demand for residential and commercial properties. Market analysts at Magic Bricks noted that infrastructure investments along the route are drawing attention from developers and investors who seek to benefit from the improved accessibility and growth potential.Experts have indicated that the expressway will not only ease congestion on existing highways but also strengthen trade links between Mumbai, Gujarat, Pune, and the southern states. By improving transport efficiency, the project is expected to promote regional economic integration and stimulate development in drought-prone and underdeveloped areas of western Maharashtra and northern Karnataka. In particular, it aims to uplift semi-urban and rural regions that have traditionally faced challenges in connectivity and investment. This infrastructure initiative is anticipated to generate employment, enhance logistics, and foster sustainable long-term growth in the area.As construction advances, the Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is emerging as a landmark project within India’s highway development strategy. It is projected to reshape economic dynamics by energising underutilised regions and establishing a faster, more reliable connection between two major southern cities.News source: Urban Acres

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