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.

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
  

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