Maharashtra’s ₹6,499 Crore Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Highway Up for Review

Maharashtra’s new highway project is on the Cabinet’s agenda, aiming to ease traffic and boost connectivity around Pune.

Maharashtra’s ₹6,499 Crore Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Highway Up for Review
Maharashtra’s ₹6,499 Crore Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Highway Up for Review

Pune: So, there’s this big highway project in Maharashtra that’s about to get a Cabinet review. It’s called the Talegaon-Chakan-Shikrapur Highway, and it’s going to cost around ₹6,499 crore.

Brijesh Dixit, who’s been pushing for this, mentioned that they need some tax exemptions to make it work financially. They sent a draft to the Cabinet on January 1, hoping for quick approval. If they get the green light, they can start acquiring land and moving forward with the project.

This new 53-km highway will link NH-48, which is the Mumbai-Pune Highway, to NH-753, the Pune-Sambhajinagar Highway. It’s designed to cut down on the traffic jams that plague Pune. The plan is to upgrade the current two-lane road to a four-lane elevated highway, complete with flyovers at busy spots.

MLA Shelke is on it, making sure Deputy CM Ajit Pawar pushes for a speedy approval. There were some worries about immediate traffic fixes, but Dixit reassured everyone that the National Highway Authority of India is on the case, and solutions will come after the Cabinet gives the nod.

The Highway Action Committee, led by Nitin Gade, is really happy with what MSIDC is doing. This highway is expected to make life a lot easier for commuters in Pune, improving travel and connectivity all around.

Image Credits and Reference: https://www.mypunepulse.com/maharashtras-rs-6499-crore-talegaon-chakan-shikrapur-highway-set-for-cabinet-review/
Disclaimer: This site uses images under fair use rules for educational purposes. Materials are from public platforms with official approvals where applicable. Questions? Contact us.
Fact-Checking Policy: Facts here are verified with credible references. Mistakes can happen; if you see one, inform us, and we’ll address it right away.

Culture and arts correspondent exploring diverse traditions, heritage, and creative expressions.