Proposed Expressway by Indian Volunteers Trust: Mumbai to Bhubaneswar
The Indian Volunteers Trust proposes an expressway from Mumbai, Maharashtra to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, covering a distance of 1,251 km. This expressway aims to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and support economic development across key regions in Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Currently, the route covers 1,595 km and takes approximately 27 hours to travel. With the new expressway, travel time will be reduced to just 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Details:
| Route | Region | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chembur | Maharashtra | 19.04144 | 72.90885 |
| Narayangaon | Maharashtra | 19.0966 | 73.96899 |
| Madalmahi | Maharashtra | 19.14642 | 75.69764 |
| Nanded | Maharashtra | 19.15554 | 77.36212 |
| Jainoor | Telangana | 19.44976 | 79.01963 |
| Narayanpur | Chhattisgarh | 19.72546 | 81.27888 |
| Rayagada | Odisha | 19.2706 | 83.33621 |
| Kankya | Odisha | 19.24577 | 84.7152 |
| Total Distance | |||
| Current Route | 1,595 km | ||
| Proposed Expressway | 1,251 km | ||
| Travel Time | |||
| Current Travel Time | 27 hr | ||
| Proposed Expressway Time | 12 hr 30 min | ||
| Saved Distance | |||
| Distance Saved | 344 km | ||
| Saved Time | |||
| Time Saved | 14 hr 30 min | ||
| Percentage Savings | |||
| Distance Saved (%) | 21.56% | ||
| Time Saved (%) | 53.70% |
Route Map:
- Starting from Chembur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.04144
- Longitude: 72.90885
- Passing through Narayangaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.0966
- Longitude: 73.96899
- Passing through Madalmahi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.14642
- Longitude: 75.69764
- Passing through Nanded, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.15554
- Longitude: 77.36212
- Passing through Jainoor, Telangana
- Latitude: 19.44976
- Longitude: 79.01963
- Passing through Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 19.72546
- Longitude: 81.27888
- Passing through Rayagada, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.2706
- Longitude: 83.33621
- Ending at Kankya, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.24577
- Longitude: 84.7152
Proposed Interchanges:
- Interchange at Chembur, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.04144
- Longitude: 72.90885
- Interchange at Narayangaon, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.0966
- Longitude: 73.96899
- Interchange at Madalmahi, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.14642
- Longitude: 75.69764
- Interchange at Nanded, Maharashtra
- Latitude: 19.15554
- Longitude: 77.36212
- Interchange at Jainoor, Telangana
- Latitude: 19.44976
- Longitude: 79.01963
- Interchange at Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh
- Latitude: 19.72546
- Longitude: 81.27888
- Interchange at Rayagada, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.2706
- Longitude: 83.33621
- Interchange at Kankya, Odisha
- Latitude: 19.24577
- Longitude: 84.7152
Purpose and Objectives:
- Enhanced Connectivity: The expressway will provide a direct and efficient route connecting major cities across Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, significantly improving regional connectivity.
- Economic Development: By reducing travel time and distance, the expressway will stimulate trade, tourism, and economic activities, contributing to regional growth.
- Quality of Life: Improved travel conditions will enhance the quality of life for residents and travelers by making journeys safer and more comfortable.
- Strategic Importance: The expressway will serve as a crucial link between various strategic locations, facilitating smoother and faster movement of goods and people.
Benefits:
- Red Lights Saved: The expressway will minimize stops and delays caused by traffic signals, enhancing travel efficiency.
- Traffic Reduction: Providing a direct and efficient route will help alleviate congestion on existing roads, reducing overall traffic.
- Time Savings: Travelers can save approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes, cutting travel time by 53.70%.
- Distance Savings: The expressway will shorten the travel distance by 344 km, a reduction of 21.56%.
- Public Satisfaction: Improved travel conditions will significantly increase public satisfaction, making journeys more pleasant and less stressful.
- Traffic Stress Management: Enhanced infrastructure and reduced travel times will help manage and reduce traffic stress, contributing to smoother and more enjoyable travel experiences.
The proposed Mumbai to Bhubaneswar expressway represents a visionary project aimed at accelerating development and improving connectivity across Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. The Indian Volunteers Trust urges the government to consider this proposal, recognizing its potential to drive progress and enhance the quality of life for residents in these regions.