Solapur-Akkalkot Corridor gets Union Cabinet's nod, Fadnavis thanks PM Modi

Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the sixlane greenfield NashikSolapurAkkalkot Corridor Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis welcoming the move thanked PM Modi for the decision reported the IANSCM Fadnavis described the project as a major step in improving transport logistics and regional economic growthIn a post on X CM Fadnavis expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Union Cabinet for approving the 374km corridor at a cost of Rs 19142 croreHe said the project part of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan would enhance fast and safe connectivity across the stateHeartfelt gratitude to Hon PM Narendra Modi Ji and the Union Cabinet for approving the 374km NashikndashSolapurndashAkkalkot sixlane Greenfield Corridor 19142 crore A major boost to fast safe connectivity under the PMGatishakti National Master PlannarendramodiMaharashtrahellip pictwittercom8icX54YXLkmdash Devendra Fadnavis Dev_Fadnavis December 31 2025Earlier in the day the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the construction of the 374kmlong sixlane accesscontrolled greenfield NashikndashSolapurndashAkkalkot highway in Maharashtra The project will be implemented on a buildoperatetransfer BOT basis at a total capital cost of Rs 19142 croreAccording to an official release the corridor will connect key cities including Nashik Ahilyanagar and Solapur and is aimed at accelerating integrated transport infrastructure development in line with the PM Gati Shakti frameworkThe projectLength 374 kmType Sixlane accesscontrolled greenfield highwayImplementation BuildOperateTransfer BOT modelDesign Speed Up to 100 kmph average operating speed 60 kmphConnectivity Links NashikAhilyanagarSolapurAkkalkotThe corridor will also connect to major highways and expressways includingDelhiMumbai Expressway Vadhvan Bandar interchangeAgraMumbai Corridor NH60 Adegaon NashikSamruddhi Expressway Pangri NashikIntegration with existing infraWork is already underway on a fourlane ChennaiHasapur route approx 700 km Once integrated with the NashikAkkalkot corridor travel distance will reduce by 201 km and travel time by approximately 17 hours cutting journey time nearly 45 per cent from 31 hours to 17 hoursBuilding nextgen infrastructure for growth The Cabinet has approved the 6lane NashikndashSolapurndashAkkalkot greenfield corridor in Maharashtra Aligned with PM GatiShakti this transformative project will cut travel time significantly strengthen westtoeast connectivity boosthellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi December 31 2025The corridor will also improve logistics efficiency for key industrial nodes including Kopparthi and Orvakallu and support the development of the PuneNashik ExpresswayEconomic benefitsOfficials estimate the project will generate the following Direct employment 25106 lakh mandaysIndirect employment 31383 lakh mandaysAdditional economic activity along the corridor is expected to create further job opportunitiesRegional ImpactThe corridor is projected to significantly benefit the districts ofNashik Ahilyanagar Dharashiv and Solapurwith IANS inputs