Panvel-Indapur Stretch of Mumbai-Goa Highway Nears Completion
The long-awaited concreting of the Panvel to Indapur stretch of the Mumbai-Goa National Highway No. 66 (formerly NH 17) is on track for completion. The 84.6-kilometre segment, spanning from Panvel to Indapur, falls under the jurisdiction of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and is expected to enhance connectivity between Mumbai and Goa once completed. Initially awarded to M/s Supreme Panvel Indapur Tollways Pvt. Ltd., the contract for the project was terminated on 17 November 2021, due to the contractor’s failure to meet deadlines. In response, NHAI took steps to fast-track the project by dividing the concreting work into two phases to overcome challenges such as the heavy rainfall experienced in the Konkan and Raigad regions.
Phase 1: Panvel to Kasu (42.3 km)
The first phase, which covers the stretch from Panvel to Kasu, was awarded to M/s J.M. Mhatre Infra Pvt. Ltd. on 31 January 2023. The appointed date for the project was March 29, 2023, with an estimated cost of ₹151.26 crore. The main road concreting for this section has been completed, with the exception of one vehicular underpass (VUP). The service road concreting is also finished, and the remaining minor works are expected to be completed soon.
Phase 2: Kasu to Indapur (42.3 km to 84.6 km)
The second phase of the project, covering the stretch from Kasu to Indapur, is being executed by M/s Kalyan Toll Infra Ltd. with a project cost of Rs 332 crore. The appointed date for this section was 18 November 2022. So far, 30 km of the 42.3 km stretch has been concreted. The contractor is maintaining the road in traffic-worthy condition, with plans to complete the remaining work by June 2025. This project is expected to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of travel between Mumbai and Goa. By providing a smoother, more durable surface, the completion of this highway will reduce travel time, benefiting both commuters and transporters. The upgrade will also address the increasing traffic demands and offer safer passage for vehicles traveling through the region.
