Pune-Bengaluru Expressway: A Major Infrastructure Project Set to Transform Connectivity

Overview of the Pune-Bengaluru Expressway Project

The Central and State Governments have launched numerous expressway initiatives aimed at enhancing connectivity across the nation. Among these is the Pune-Bengaluru Expressway, which will traverse nine districts in Karnataka—Tumkur, Belagavi, Chitradurga, Bengaluru Rural, Koppal, Gadag, Bagalkot, and Vijayanagar—and three districts in Maharashtra: Sangli, Pune, and Satara.

As reported by a real estate platform, this ambitious expressway project is projected for completion by 2028. It is designed to be an 8-lane highway, ensuring efficient traffic movement. With an estimated budget surpassing Rs 50,000 crore, this initiative is part of the Bharatmala Pariyojana and aims to provide a quicker route compared to NH-48, significantly improving the link between Pune and Bengaluru.

Impact on Travel Time and Local Development

Upon its completion, the expressway is expected to reduce travel time from 15 hours to just 7 hours. The infrastructure will include six Road Over Bridges (ROBs), 22 interchanges, 55 flyovers, and 14 crossings over national and state highways. The route will pass through rural areas in Karnataka and arid regions in Maharashtra, enhancing local connectivity and creating job opportunities for residents.

The improved access to industrial and commercial hubs is likely to attract residential development in remote areas. The demand for affordable housing is anticipated to rise in cities such as Alwar and Kota in Rajasthan, Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh, and Vadodara and Surat in Gujarat.