The Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is a planned greenfield highway in Maharashtra and Karnataka with access control.
It is a component of the Prime Minister’s Phase II Bharatmala Pariyojana program. The expressway will traverse twelve districts in both Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Pune-Bengaluru Expressway To Reduce Travel Time From 15 To 7 Hours
The expressway in Karnataka will begin at Bommanal in Athani Taluk and will travel through the following districts and areas in Karnataka:
Belagavi District (Athai)
Jamakhandi
Bagalkot
Badami
Mudhol
Nargund
Gadag District (Ron)
Yelaburga, Koppal District
Vijayanagara District (Kudligi)
Davangere (Jagaluru)
Madhugiri
Chitradurga Taluk
Koratagere
Nelamangala
Tumakuru District
Bangalore Rural District, including Doddalballpur
The expressway in Maharashtra will start at Kanjle on the proposed Pune Ring Road.
It will pass through the following in Maharashtra:
Pune
Sangli
Satara district
A report claims that the 700-kilometer expressway will cut the travel time between Bengaluru and Pune by about 95 kilometers.
At the moment, it takes roughly fifteen hours to drive from Bengaluru to Pune.
It is anticipated that the travel time will drop to about seven hours once the expressway is operational.
Separately, the Karnataka, India-based Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway is a 119-kilometer access-controlled motorway.
Currently, it takes more than three hours to travel from Bangalore to Mysore, and this time is frequently extended by traffic.
Key Features of the Expressway
Developed under Bharatmala Pariyojna Phase 2, the expressway comes with modern infrastructure and design:
- Six-lane highway: Ensures smooth traffic flow and reduced congestion.
- 120 km/h speed limit: Designed for fast and safe travel.
- Rs 50,000 crore investment: A massive budget for top-tier infrastructure.
- Strategic connectivity: Links with the Pune-Mumbai Expressway for improved accessibility.
These features will not only reduce travel time but also create a seamless transit route between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Economic and Regional Benefits
The Pune-Bengaluru Expressway is not just about reducing travel time. It aims to boost economic growth by:
- Enhancing trade and commerce between Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Increasing tourism and business opportunities along the route.
- Supporting faster logistics for industries and supply chains.
- Reducing traffic congestion on National Highway 48.
With an expected completion date of 2028, this expressway will be a major milestone in India’s infrastructure development, promoting regional prosperity and better connectivity.
