The connectivity between two major cities of Maharashtra, Mumbai and Nagpur, will become smoother and shorter as the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg also known as the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway is inching towards reality. In this guide, we will outline the Samruddhi Mahamarg route, the opening date of the different phases and the real estate impact it will have.
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Samruddhi Mahamarg: Route details
The Samruddhi Mahamarg route is developed in around 9,900 hectare. The Samruddhi Highway route is expected to reduce the traveling time to seven hours between Mumbai and Nagpur. This Mumbai Nagpur Expressway will connect the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai and the Nagpur Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN). Built at an expense of Rs 55,000 crore, over 10,000 hectare of land will be used for developing the Krushi Samruddhi Nagar and 145 hectare of land will be used for amenities and facilities along the Samruddhi Mahamarg route.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Quick facts
| Official Name | Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg route |
| Also known as | Samruddhi Mahamarg, Mumbai Nagpur Expressway, Nagpur Mumbai Expressway |
| Implementing agency
Estimated cost |
MSRDC
Rs 55,000 crore |
| Total distance covered | 701 km |
| Operational distance | 582 km (Phase 2, Phase 1 operational) |
| Villages covered | 392 villages across 10 districts |
| Number of lanes | 6 lanes |
| Time to travel | 7 hours ( as opposed to the original 15 hours) |
| Starting point near Mumbai | Amane (Thane) |
| Starting point near Nagpur | Outer Ring Road |
| To be fully operational by | February 2025 |
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Phase 1 route inauguration
The Samruddhi Mahamarg route between Nagpur and Shirdi was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Waiphal Toll, Nagpur on December 11, 2022.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Phase 2 route inauguration
Phase-2 of the Samruddhi Mahamarg from Shirdi to Bharvir in Igatpuri Taluka, Nashik was inaugurated by former Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and former deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on May 26, 2023.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Phase 3 route inauguration
Opening of the third and the last phase of the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway spanning 76 km will be done by March 2025. Currently, painting and the final lane-marking are underway that is expected to be completed by February 27, 2025. An interesting feature in this stretch is that the important tunnels here have Warli Art painted on them, in a bid to promote local culture. Once this stretch is opened, the time taken to travel between Amane and Igatpuri will be 40 minutes as opposed to the existing 90 minutes. Of this, a 25 km stretch between Bharvir and Igatpuri on the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway opened for public in February 2024.
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Samruddhi Mahamarg route map
- Samruddhi Mahamarh runs through 392 villages, across 10 districts.
- Samruddhi Mahamarg route passes through Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Washim, Buldhana, Aurangabad, Jalna, Ahmednagar, Nashik and Thane.
- The Samruddhi Mahamarg route map includes 65 flyovers, 24 interchanges, six tunnels, 300 vehicular underpasses, 400 pedestrian underpasses and cattle underpasses
- The longest tunnel is being constructed at Kasara Ghat, Igatpuri.
There are three wildlife sanctuaries on the Samruddhi Mahamarg for which overpasses, underpasses and high culverts have been constructed.
The 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg will pass through in the mentioned order.
- Bhiwandi
- Kalyan
- Shahapur
- Igatpuri (Nashik)
- Sinnar
- Kopargaon
- Shirdi
- Vaijapur
- Aurangabad Caves
- Shendra
- Jalna
- Sindkhed Raja
- Mehkar
- Malegaon Jehangir
- Karanja
- Dhamangaon
- Pulgaon
- Wardha
- Seloo
- Butibori Power Plant
- MIHAN SEZ (Nagpur)
An additional 14 districts namely Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia, Gadchiroli, Yavatmal, Akola, Hingoli, Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, Dhule, Jalgaon, Palghar and Raigad will be connected because of the Samruddhi Mahamarg.
The Samruddhi Mahamarg route map includes 65 flyovers, 24 interchanges, six tunnels, 300 vehicular underpasses, 400 pedestrian underpasses and cattle underpasses.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Connectivity with Navi Mumbai International Airport
Once the Samruddhi Mahamarg is completely operational, the travel time to Navi Mumbai International Airport will be around 2 hours. Also, the travel time to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport which now takes around 4.5 hours will be reduced to 2.5 hours.
Samruddhi Mahamarg route: Speed limit
| Speed on flat and non-hilly terrain | Speed on hilly areas | |
| Vehicles with 8 passengers | 120 km/hr | 100 km/hr |
| Vehicles with more than 8 passengers | 100 km/hr | 80 km/hr |
| Heavy vehicles | 80 km/hr | 80 km/hr |
Auto rickshaws, quadricycles and two wheelers are not allowed on the Samruddhi Mahamarg Expressway.
Mumbai to Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg toll charges
| Type of vehicle | Samruddhi Mahamarg toll charges per km | One way toll charges between Mumbai Nagpur Expressway |
| Light Motor Vehicle (Car, Jeep) | Rs 1.73 | Rs 1,212 |
| Light Motor Commercial Vehicle (Light goods vehicle, mini bus) | Rs 2.79 | Rs 1,955 |
| Heavy Vehicle (two axle like Bus, truck) | Rs 5.85 | Rs 4,100 |
| Heavy commercial vehicles (three axle vehicles) | Rs 6.38 | Rs 4,472 |
| Heavy construction machinery | Rs 9.18 | Rs 6,435 |
| Oversized vehicles (multi axle- seven or more axle) | Rs 11.17 | Rs 7,830 |
The Mumbai Nagpur Expressway has a total of 26 toll booths. The Samruddhi Mahamarg toll charges is based on the distance traveled.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Mumbai Nagpur Expressway project details
Samruddhi Mahamarg will pass through the mountainous terrain of the Western Ghats, as well. This eight-laned Mumbai Nagpur Expressway, which will have six lanes and two additional service roads.
The Samruddhi Mahamarg has six tunnels of which the longest tunnel in Maharashtra is built near Kasara Ghat, Igatpuri. Built using the ‘New Australian Tunneling Method’, the longest tunnel has a lifespan of up to 100 years. 7.74 km on the right and 7.78 km on the left, the 3-lane double tunnel is 35 meter wide. While presently the time taken to cross the Kasara Ghat is around 20 to 25 minutes with this tunnel the time taken will be reduced to 5 minutes.
The land acquired for the Samruddhi Mahamarg project is under a pooling model, where farmers will get 30% of the developed land elsewhere. Apart from this, as part of the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway project, the farmers will also get Rs 50,000 per hectare for non-irrigated land and Rs 1 lakh every year for irrigated land, for the next 10 years.
Around 24 townships are being planned along the route of Samruddhi Mahamarg, which will further boost economic development in some of the less-developed areas of the state.
MSRDC will also be the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) for Krushi Samruddhi Nagar that will be developed along the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway. The Maharashtra state government announced an extension of the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg till Bhandara-Gondia and Gadchiroli that lie east and south east Nagpur. This is the second extension that the Samruddhi Mahamarg has got after the proposal of Jalna-Nanded extension .
Towns and districts proposed along Mumbai Nagpur Expressway
| Town | District |
| Virul | Vardha |
| Dattapur | Amravati |
| Shivnil | Amravati |
| Sheh | Washim |
| Vanoza | Washim |
| Hadas | Aurangabad |
| Ghaygaon (Jhambargaon) | Aurangabad |
| Dhotra | Nagar |
| Shavali Vihir | Nagar |
| Fugale | Thane |
| Sapgaon | Thane |
| Hivras (Lenad) | Thane |
| Chinchwadi | Thane |
Maps of New Towns
District : VARDHA
Taluka : ARVI
New Town : VIRUL
Chainage: 8o KM
District : BULDHANA
Taluka : MEHKAR
New Town : : SABRA KABRA
Chainage: 283.3KM
Source: Samruddhi Mahamarg website
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Unique features
The Samruddhi Mahamarg route map includes
- 65 flyovers
- 24 interchanges
- six tunnels
- 300 vehicular underpasses
- 400 pedestrian underpasses and cattle underpasses
- 18 agriculture-oriented townships at intersections
- 33 major bridges
- 274 minor bridges
- 1.7 km of tunnel
- 2 cable bridges
- Rough terrain of 8.9 km reducing overall time to travel by 30 min
- Six lane access controlled expressway with 120 m width linking eco-tourism, pilgrim tourism and heritage tourism.
- Developed using locally available materials with flyash and plastic for construction.
- Landscaping, tunnel lighting, beautification of bridge, use of digital signage
- EV charging points and solar panels
- Optical fibre connectivity, electricity grid and natural pipeline gas.
- Food plazas, rest areas and washrooms available every 50 km
- A round spanning 13.3 km circumventing the Mumbai Pune Expressway.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Benefits
Reduced travel time
When the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway gets fully operational, the travel time between two cities will reduce from 15 hours to around 8 hours.
Promotes trade
With the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway to be connected to other Expressways including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, EXIM trade will flourish.
Improve economic growth
With the government setting up new towns and agro-based industries along the Samruddhi Mahamarg, employment opportunities will be seen.
Promotes tourism
The expressway provides easy connectivity to major tourist destination in the state of Maharashtra including Shirdi, Verul, Lonar, Ajanta etc.
New towns developed
New Town Development Authority (NTDA) Krushi Samruddhi Nagar will develop new towns along Samruddhi Mahamarg. This will help the lives and livelihood of farmers staying here. This will also help in industrial production, trade and commercial facilities. With the setup of new towns and agro-based industries, people’s agricultural income will increase. Also, non-agriculturists will have income generating opportunities too.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Tourist destinations connected
| Tourist destination | Distance in km |
| Shirdi | 5 km |
| Bibi ka Maqbara | 5 km |
| Sula Vineyards | 8 km |
| Trimbakeshwar Shiv Temple | 14 km |
| Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary | 60 km |
| Pench National Park | 95 km |
| Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve | 124 km |
| Sevagram | 6 km |
| Pandavleni Caves | 7 km |
| Verul | 12 km |
| Daulatabad | 17 km |
| Lonar | 18 km |
| Ramtek | 48 km |
| Gautala Wildlife Sanctuary | 68 km |
| Shegaon | 74 km |
| Chikhaldhara | 80 km |
| Ramdham Cultural Theme Park | 95 km |
| Ajanta | 95 km |
Samruddhi Mahamarg expansion
The Maharashtra government has decided to expand the Samruddhi Mahamarg and include 10 more districts. Around Rs 60,000 crore will be spent on this project.
- The Nagpur, Bhandara and Gondia districts will be connected by the 141 km Nagpur Gondia Expressway.
- The 142 km Bhandara –Gondia Highway will connect the districts of Bhandara, Gondia and Gadchiroli districts.
- Three districts – Nagpur, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli will be connected through the Nagpur to Chandrapur route.
- Media reports suggest that a tender has been called by MSRDC for RS 7,345 crore for a 127 km stretch between Nagpur to Gondia.
- As per the media reports, the MSRDC tender to construct 28 km from Bhandara to Gondia will be Rs 1,587 crore.
- Parbhani, Hingoli and Nanded districts will be between Jalna and Nanded.
- The MSRDC has plans to widen the Samruddhi Mahamarg to reach the Port of Pradhan. Under the Sagarmala initiative, the world’s fifth largest port will be set up at Pagarhan in Dahanu taluk, mention media reports. This will be connected from Igatpuri thus, expanding the route
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Other expressways to be connected
Mumbai Nagpur Expressway will be connected to the newly proposed 225 km Pune-Aurangabad Access Control Green Expressway and this will reduce time travel between the Pune and Nagpur. Additionally, other expressways that will be connected with Samruddhi Mahamarg route are
- Nagpur Gondia Expressway that is 141 km
- Nagpur Gadchiroli Expressway that is 152 km
- Nagpur Goa Expressway (Shaktipeeth Expressway) that is 760 km
- Pune Nashik Expressway that is 180 km
- Surat Chennai Expressway
Samruddhi Mahamarg: How to travel on the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway?
- If you are traveling on the Samruddhi Mahamarg, it’s a good idea to download the Google Maps before as there are network issues in the highway.
- The road is a straight line drive and it’s recommended to have sturdy big tires that are checked before travel.
- To avoid getting tired, a rest of 15 minutes between every two hours of the travel is recommended.
- There are police vans with speed measuring guns all over the Samruddhi Highway. So, for safety and compliance adhere to speed limits.
The information with respect to land acquired by direct purchase and land acquisition for the Samruddhi Mahamarg and the compensation paid to concerned farmers has been declared on the Samruddhi Mahamarg website at https://mahasamruddhimahamarg.com/land-details/.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Contractors
| Package | District | Contractor |
| Package 1 | Nagpur | Medha Engineering |
| Package 2 | Wardha | Afcons Infrastructure |
| Package 3 | Amravati | NCC |
| Package 4 | Washim | PNC Infratech |
| Package 5 | Villages Kinhiraja to Kenwad in Washim district | APCO Infratech (previously Sadbhav Engineering) |
| Package 6 | Buldhana | APCO Infratech |
| Package 7 | Villages Banda to Sawargaon Mal in Buldhana district | Reliance Infra |
| Package 8 | Jalna | Montecarlo |
| Package 9 | Aurangabad | Megha Engineering |
| Package 10 | Villages Fatiwabad to Surala in Aurangabad district | Larsen & Toubro (L&T) |
| Package 11 | Nagpur | Gayatri Projects |
| Package 12 | Nashik | Dilip Buildcon |
| Package 13 | Villages Sonari to Taranganpada in district Nashik | BSCPL – GVPR JV |
| Package 14 | Villages Taranganpada- Pimpri Sadroddin to Vashala BK in Thane district | Afcons Infrastructure |
| Package 15 | Villages Vashala BK to Birwadi in Thane district | Navayuga Engineering Company |
| Package 16 | Villages Birwadi to Amne district Thane | Navayuga Engineering Company |
Samruddhi Mahamarg is divided into 16 packages.
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Project timelines impact
| July 2016 | Maharashtra Cabinet gives its approval to acquire land for Samruddhi Mahamarg under a pooling model. |
| July 2017 | Land acquisition for Samruddhi Mahamarg started. |
| May 2018 | Maharashtra cabinet gives its official approval for the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway project. |
| November 2018 | 60% land acquisition done; Mumbai Nagpur Expressway work divided into 16 packages. |
| December 2018 | PM Modi performs the ground-breaking ceremony for Mumbai Nagpur Expressway. |
| January 2019 | Funding secured, road construction started. Mumbai Nagpur Expressway project deadline set to December 2020. |
| September 2019 | Mumbai Nagpur Expressway completion date delayed to 2022. |
| March 2020 | 86% land acquisition for Mumbai Nagpur Expressway done. |
| July 2020 | 40% work of Mumbai Nagpur Expressway completed. |
| October 2020 | Samruddhi Marg Nagpur-Shirdi stretch to become operational by May 2021, Nagpur Igatpuri stretch by December 2021 and the full Mumbai Nagpur Expressway to be operational by May 2022. |
| December 2020 | 70% construction work of Mumbai Nagpur Expressway completed. |
| December 11, 2022 | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the phase 1 of the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway. |
| May 26, 2023 | Phase-2 from Shirdi to Bharvir in Igatpuri Taluka, Nashik was inaugurated by Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. |
| February 2024 | 25 km stretch from Bharvir and Igatpuri opened in February 2024. |
| August 2024 | Traffic towards Mumbai to open with four lanes on the Khardi Bridge.
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| March 2025 | Samruddhi Mahamarg expected to be fully operational |
Samruddhi Mahamarg: Real estate impact
Here is everything you need to know about the much-awaited Mumbai Nagpur Expressway and its implication on the real estate market.
At the Mumbai side of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, just before the expressway starts near Thane are new projects coming up. When the operations of the entire expressway begins, the prices in these areas are expected to surge mention realty experts.
There are many examples in history, proving how efficient connectivity can bring economic and infrastructure development, resulting in better living conditions in backward areas. The Mumbai Nagpur Expressway will pass through some of the less-developed areas of the state, which may benefit from the project. Moreover, the plan to develop skill-based industries along the Mumbai Nagpur expressway can prove advantageous for the local economy, which are so far dependent on agriculture and dairy farming. Shirdi, one of the religious towns in the state will now have faster connectivity from the big cities including Nagpur and Mumbai because of the Mumbai Nagpur expressway, which may boost its potential as a second home investment destination. For Nagpur, as well, the Nagpur Mumbai expressway may bring a new dawn for its real estate sector, which has not seen much traction due to lack of growth drivers in the city.
Maharashtra is also the warehousing hub of India and smooth connectivity with the help of Mumbai Nagpur expressway will further boost its prospect and importance in the supply chain process.
The Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway connects to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). Additionally, The Mumbai Nagpur expressway will provide connectivity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) in Mumbai and Nagpur- Multimodal International Hub Airport at Nagpur (MIHAN). This will directly help in more EXIM trade.
However, the rampant acquisition of irrigated land for Mumbai Nagpur expressway has left many farmers agitated, as reported by various media outlets. Even though the government is claiming that it is providing alternate sites for their rehabilitation, it seems like a far-fetched deal to many landowners.
| Location | For buying | Price range per sqft | For renting | Average price |
| Thane | Rs 13,542 | Rs 2,666 – Rs 31,700 | Rs 33,967 | Rs 11,000-1 lakh |
| Igatpuri/ Nashik | Rs 4,851 | Rs 3,589 – Rs 5,937 | Rs 6,000 | Rs 6,000 |
| Manish Nagar, Nagpur | Rs 5,033 | Rs 3,809-Rs 10,333 | Rs 20,965 | Rs 16,000-34,000 |
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FAQs
How many lanes does Mumbai Nagpur Expressway have?
The Samruddhi Mahamarg has 6 lanes that can be expanded to eight lanes.
What is the route of Samruddhi Mahamarg?
The Samruddhi Mahamarg passes through Nagpur, Wardha, Amravati, Washim, Buldhana, Aurangabad, Jalna, Ahmednagar, Nashik and Thane.
What is the other name of Samruddhi Mahamarg?
The other name of Samruddhi Mahamarg is Mumbai Nagpur Expressway.
From where does the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway start form the Mumbai end?
On the Mumbai end, the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway will start from Shahpur district.
What is the speed limit in Samruddhi Marg?
Speed limit in Samruddhi Mahamarg is 120 km per hour.
Which highway lane has the most accidents?
Mostly the right lane is the one which has the most accidents as this where people vehicles overtake, accelerate, merge with roads etc.
What is the budget of Samruddhi Mahamarg?
The Samruddhi Expressway’s total cost is Rs 55,000 crore.
Is Samruddhi Mahamarg concrete or not?
During designing the Expressway, the Mahamarg has a single layer concrete paver deployed.
Who is implementing agency of Mumbai Nagpur expressway?
Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will be the implementing agency for the Mumbai Nagpur expressway project.
When was the first phase of the Samruddhi Mahamarg made operational?
The first phase of the Samruddhi Mahamarg between Nagpur and Shirdi started operations from from December 11, 2022.
When was ground-breaking ceremony held for Mumbai Nagpur Expressway?
Samruddhi Mahamarg expressway ground-breaking ceremony was done by prime minister Narendra Modi in December 2018.
How long does it take to reach Nagpur from Mumbai on the Mumbai Nagpur Expressway?
Currently it takes close to 15 hours and once the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg is operational, the travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur on the Mumbai Nagpur expressway will be six to seven hours.
Are bikes not allowed on Samruddhi Mahamarg?
Two wheelers are not allowed on Samruddhi Mahamarg.
How many petrol pumps are there on samruddhi highway?
There are 13 petrol pumps on the Samruddhi Mahamarg.
How far is Shirdi from Nagpur via Samruddhi Mahamarg?
The route between Shirdi and Nagpur is 502 km.
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