In
1990, the Maharashtra Government started feasibility
studies for a new expressway to be operated on a
toll basis. The project was initially estimated
at Rs. 1146 crores. The Maharashtra State Road Development
Corporation Limited (MSRDC) was granted the Mumbai
Pune Expressway project in March 1997 on a "Build
Operate and Transfer" (BOT) contract, with permission
to collect toll for 30 years.Tunnel:
There
are five four-lane-wide tunnels. Their total
length is 5724 meters. The tunnels have ventilation,
lighting and fire-fighting equipment.
Toll Plazas:
Toll will be collected at these locations from vehicles
using the Expressway. Rates will depend on the distance
covered by the vehicles. Minimum rates are given
below.
Cars
Rs. 50
Light Vehicles and Mini
buses
Rs. 80
Trucks
Rs. 115
Buses
Rs. 160
Multi Axle Trucks
Rs. 270
Heavy Vehicles
Rs. 360
Features:
India's first six-lane expressway
Underpass/Overpass provided for crossings
Ban on tractors and two-and three-wheeler
traffic
Subways at 300 - 500 meters
Cranes to remove accident vehicles
Provision to plant trees on both sides of
expressway
