Samruddhi may divert toll from older state highways
While this may boost one-time revenue collections and encourage more frequent long-distance travel, it is also expected to reduce ongoing toll income on national highways under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The scheme will not apply to major state highways like Mumbai-Pune Expressway or Samruddhi Mahamarg, which are managed by state agencies.
A senior state official said the Samruddhi corridor has opened up access to tourist attractions in Vidarbha and industrial zones, spurring increased travel across the region.
Besides Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Samruddhi —the state's top two toll-generating highways—other major revenue-earning highways in the state include: Pune-Satara-Kagal Highway (Pune-Bangalore stretch), Old Mumbai-Nashik Highway, and Mumbai-Ahmedabad (Maharashtra section) Highway.
Samruddhi may divert traffic —and toll revenue —from the older Mumbai-Nashik highway, thanks to its superior speed and efficiency, despite slightly higher toll charges. Goa highway remains Maharashtra's most delayed four-laning project. Due to incomplete expansion and public opposition in Konkan, no toll is currently being collected on this route.
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