Pune Nashik Travel To Change With Eight-Lane Single-Pillar Corridor

01 Apr 2026 CW Team

The technical bidding process for the project, estimated at Rs 78,270 mn, has been completed and three major companies, including Adani Enterprises, have expressed interest. Officials expect construction work to begin soon subject to final approvals. The elevated bridge is designed to minimise ground level land use by employing a single-pillar configuration. The project will employ advanced engineering techniques and materials to accelerate construction and enhance durability.

The corridor will fully segregate local and long-distance movements and provide faster and safer connectivity to industrial hubs such as Bhosari, Moshi, Chakan and Khed. It is expected to bring relief to hundreds of thousands of workers and entrepreneurs who commute daily to industrial zones, particularly the Chakan MIDC where delays often extend for hours. The project is intended to support regional economic activity by reducing travel times and improving freight movement. Improvements to freight movement are expected to benefit manufacturers and logistics operators by reducing vehicle idling and operating costs.

Local authorities are working to resolve land acquisition challenges between Bhosari and Moshi to ensure smooth execution of the 30 km scheme. MLA Mahesh Landge has been proactive in pushing the project forward and has been regularly following up with both central and state governments. He indicated that, under Nitin Gadkari's leadership, the corridor would represent a milestone in the development of the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chakan regions. Stakeholders have been urged to expedite clearances to avoid delays and contain costs.

The Nashik Phata to Khed elevated corridor on the Pune-Nashik highway will feature an eight-lane single-pillar structure and will expand the existing highway from four to six lanes along a 30 km stretch. The scheme is being implemented by the National Highway Authority of India, which will be referred to as NHAI in this report. The design aims to separate local and long-distance traffic to improve flow and safety. The technical bidding process for the project, estimated at Rs 78,270 mn, has been completed and three major companies, including Adani Enterprises, have expressed interest. Officials expect construction work to begin soon subject to final approvals. The elevated bridge is designed to minimise ground level land use by employing a single-pillar configuration. The project will employ advanced engineering techniques and materials to accelerate construction and enhance durability. The corridor will fully segregate local and long-distance movements and provide faster and safer connectivity to industrial hubs such as Bhosari, Moshi, Chakan and Khed. It is expected to bring relief to hundreds of thousands of workers and entrepreneurs who commute daily to industrial zones, particularly the Chakan MIDC where delays often extend for hours. The project is intended to support regional economic activity by reducing travel times and improving freight movement. Improvements to freight movement are expected to benefit manufacturers and logistics operators by reducing vehicle idling and operating costs. Local authorities are working to resolve land acquisition challenges between Bhosari and Moshi to ensure smooth execution of the 30 km scheme. MLA Mahesh Landge has been proactive in pushing the project forward and has been regularly following up with both central and state governments. He indicated that, under Nitin Gadkari's leadership, the corridor would represent a milestone in the development of the Pimpri-Chinchwad and Chakan regions. Stakeholders have been urged to expedite clearances to avoid delays and contain costs.

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