Soon Travel Time From Pune to Bengaluru to be Reduced to Just 7 Hours With the New Expressway
Pune: The Pune-Bengaluru Expressway, a major infrastructure project spanning 700 kilometers, is set to drastically cut travel time between the two cities. Once operational, the expressway will reduce the current 15-hour drive to just seven hours, significantly improving connectivity.
With an estimated cost of ₹50,000 crore, this ambitious project is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase 2 initiative. The expressway will feature six lanes with a maximum speed limit of 120 km/h, ensuring faster and more efficient travel. It will also connect with the Pune-Mumbai Expressway at Pune, enhancing accessibility between these major cities.
The expressway will pass through Maharashtra districts such as Sangli, Satara, and Pune before entering Karnataka. In Karnataka, it will cover key regions including Belagavi, Bagalkot, Gadag, Koppal, Vijayanagara, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, and Bengaluru. The project will culminate at the proposed satellite ring road in the Muthagadahalli area of the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region.
Expected to be completed by 2028, the new expressway will serve as an alternative to National Highway 48, offering a faster and more convenient route. This development is set to bring substantial improvements to regional road infrastructure, benefiting both commuters and businesses.
