MSRDC Plans Six-Laning of Old Pune-Mumbai Highway with Toll Extension
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is preparing a detailed project report to widen the old Pune-Mumbai Highway from four to six lanes, with an estimated cost of Rs 5,000-6,000 crore. The project aims to improve traffic flow and reduce travel time, especially through the Lonavla and Khandala ghat sections. Funding is expected to come from toll revenue, potentially extending the current toll period by 10 to 15 years. The highway, historically significant and now part of NH-48, was initially two lanes before being expanded to four.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Jul, 03:18 am. Other outlets followed.
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