Travel from Mumbai to Goa is all set to become easier. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced that the long-awaited Mumbai-Goa highway will be completed by June 2025. The said highway, once operational, will revolutionise travel between Mumbai and Goa, offering a smoother, faster, and more scenic route for commuters and tourists alike.
A long-anticipated projectThe Mumbai-Goa highway, commonly known as National Highway 66, has been a subject of expectation and delays for numerous years. Among the many difficulties the project encountered were internal stakeholder conflicts, land acquisition problems, and legal disputes. In acknowledging these difficulties, Minister Gadkari said, "there were fights among brothers, cases in courts, and endless complications in providing compensation for land." But now that these problems have been fixed, he promised, building can move on at full pace.
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Enhanced connectivityThe completion of this highway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Goa, which has traditionally been hampered by pothole-ridden roads and traffic congestion. The improved infrastructure will not only benefit daily commuters but also boost tourism and trade in the Konkan region. Minister Gadkari emphasized that the highway would provide a substantial boost to development in the Konkan area, enhancing accessibility and fostering economic growth.
Elimination of physical toll boothsMinister Gadkari declared that physical toll booths would soon be phased out nationwide in a major modernisation drive. Within the next 15 days, a new toll policy will be implemented that will automatically deduct toll charges from bank accounts using satellite tracking and vehicle number plate recognition. This method seeks to improve drivers' entire travel experience, expedite toll collection, and lessen traffic at toll plazas.
A vision for superior infrastructureAccording to Minister Gadkari, India's road system would manage to overtake that of the US in the next two years, assuring that the country's infrastructure has the potential to do so. And as a major step towards accomplishing this objective, he addressed the completion of the Mumbai-Goa highway, which highlights the government's dedication to improving infrastructure and connectivity throughout the country.
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Road travel between Maharashtra and Goa is about to get a major upgrade with the new Mumbai-Goa highway. With enhanced facilities, faster travel times, and the end of physical toll booths, this highway is set to become a vital corridor for businesses, tourists, and daily commuters alike. It’s not just a road; it’s the future of travel between two iconic states!
A long-anticipated projectThe Mumbai-Goa highway, commonly known as National Highway 66, has been a subject of expectation and delays for numerous years. Among the many difficulties the project encountered were internal stakeholder conflicts, land acquisition problems, and legal disputes. In acknowledging these difficulties, Minister Gadkari said, "there were fights among brothers, cases in courts, and endless complications in providing compensation for land." But now that these problems have been fixed, he promised, building can move on at full pace.
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Enhanced connectivityThe completion of this highway is expected to significantly reduce travel time between Mumbai and Goa, which has traditionally been hampered by pothole-ridden roads and traffic congestion. The improved infrastructure will not only benefit daily commuters but also boost tourism and trade in the Konkan region. Minister Gadkari emphasized that the highway would provide a substantial boost to development in the Konkan area, enhancing accessibility and fostering economic growth.
Elimination of physical toll boothsMinister Gadkari declared that physical toll booths would soon be phased out nationwide in a major modernisation drive. Within the next 15 days, a new toll policy will be implemented that will automatically deduct toll charges from bank accounts using satellite tracking and vehicle number plate recognition. This method seeks to improve drivers' entire travel experience, expedite toll collection, and lessen traffic at toll plazas.
A vision for superior infrastructureAccording to Minister Gadkari, India's road system would manage to overtake that of the US in the next two years, assuring that the country's infrastructure has the potential to do so. And as a major step towards accomplishing this objective, he addressed the completion of the Mumbai-Goa highway, which highlights the government's dedication to improving infrastructure and connectivity throughout the country.
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Road travel between Maharashtra and Goa is about to get a major upgrade with the new Mumbai-Goa highway. With enhanced facilities, faster travel times, and the end of physical toll booths, this highway is set to become a vital corridor for businesses, tourists, and daily commuters alike. It’s not just a road; it’s the future of travel between two iconic states!
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