Samruddhi E-way Extension To Boost Industries In Eastern Vidarbha: CM The Maharashtra government has announced plans to extend the Samruddhi Expressway into eastern Vidarbha, a move expected to significantly enhance regional economic growth. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasized the project’s importance during an inauguration event for the Godam Logistics Park, stating that completing the extension within the scheduled timeline is a top priority. The extension, which will add approximately 400 kilometers of six-lane highway, aims to reduce logistics costs, generate employment, and position the region as a key industrial hub. Fadnavis highlighted that the Samruddhi Expressway extension will serve as a critical infrastructure link, fostering industrial development in eastern Vidarbha. He noted that the project’s success hinges on its ability to lower transportation expenses and create job opportunities on a large scale. Additionally, he praised the state’s logistics policy, which has already transformed Nagpur into a national logistics hub. According to Fadnavis, the proliferation of logistics parks across the state will further reduce costs, a necessity for competing globally and integrating into international supply chains. The Samruddhi Expressway extension is currently in advanced preparation stages. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has nearly completed joint land measurements for the extension toward Gondia and Gadchiroli. As of now, 104 out of 113 villages on the Gondia route and 58 out of 62 villages on the Bhandara leg have been surveyed. However, challenges remain, including an alternative alignment for the Chandrapur extension. The original route faced obstacles due to the discovery of coal blocks, prompting the need for a revised plan.#maharashtra_government #devendra_fadnavis #samruddhi_expressway #msrdc #godam_logistics_park
Vidarbha’s 550-km Expressway Network Gets Approval for Rs 51,906 Crore Projects The Maharashtra government has approved four major access-controlled expressway projects spanning nearly 550 kilometers across Vidarbha, marking a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity and boosting industrial and mining development. The projects received administrative clearance during an Infrastructure Committee meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Mantralaya. These initiatives are expected to strengthen links between eastern and western Maharashtra while fostering economic growth in the region. The approved projects include the Nagpur-Gondia Expressway, Bhandara-Gadchiroli Expressway, Nagpur-Chandrapur Expressway, and the Navegaon More-Konsari (Chandrapur) to Surjagad Greenfield Road (Gadchiroli). Together, they will cost Rs 51,906.35 crore, with civil construction estimated at Rs 32,478 crore. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will oversee their execution. During the meeting, Fadnavis directed officials to expedite procedures to ensure the projects are completed between September and December 2028. Fadnavis emphasized the strategic importance of the Navegaon More–Surjagad corridor for mineral transportation, suggesting its integration with the Samruddhi Expressway to improve freight movement. He also ordered a feasibility study for a tunnel road connecting Western Maharashtra with the Konkan region. Among the approved corridors, the Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway will be the longest at 204.799 km, followed by the Nagpur–Gondia Expressway at 162.377 km. The Bhandara–Gadchiroli Expressway will cover 94.241 km, while the Navegaon More–Konsari to Surjagad Greenfield Road will span 85.765 km.#maharashtra_government #devendra_fadnavis #msrdc #nagpur_gondia_expressway #bhandara_gadchiroli_expressway
