25 Years of Connecting Mumbai and Pune Through India s Iconic Expressway
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway, India's first high-speed expressway, has completed 25 years since its initial section opened in 1999, with the entire 94.5-kilometer stretch becoming operational by 2002. Built by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) at a cost of approximately ₹1,630 crore, the expressway connects Navi Mumbai's Kalamboli to Pune's Kiwale. It significantly reduces travel time between the two cities from three hours to just one. Funded with support from the then Prime Minister, the expressway has become a crucial route, enhancing connectivity and boosting economic activity between Mumbai and Pune.
Toll rates for the expressway are revised every three years, increasing cumulatively by 18%. The last revision in April 2023 raised the toll for cars to ₹320 from ₹270, while buses now pay ₹940 instead of ₹797. The toll for two-axle trucks increased from ₹585 to ₹685. Officials have confirmed that toll rates will remain unchanged until 2030, following a final revision scheduled in 2026. This structured toll mechanism ensures consistent revenue for expressway maintenance and operations.
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