Shaktipeeth Highway: Revised Alignment Finalized, 856 Km Route Through 13 Districts
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News18•26-01-2026, 09:17
Shaktipeeth Highway: Revised Alignment Finalized, 856 Km Route Through 13 Districts
- •The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has finalized the revised alignment for the Nagpur-Goa Shaktipeeth Highway, extending its length to 856 kilometers.
- •The new alignment will traverse 13 districts and impact approximately 395 villages, with the proposal awaiting final state government approval.
- •The project, modeled after the Nagpur-Mumbai Samruddhi Highway, aims to connect Nagpur and Goa.
- •Initial alignments faced strong opposition from farmers and landowners in districts like Kolhapur, Sangli, and Sindhudurg over land acquisition, environmental concerns, and compensation.
- •MSRDC revised the alignment multiple times based on government instructions and local feedback to address public resistance.
Why It Matters: Shaktipeeth Highway's revised 856 km alignment is finalized, awaiting state approval amidst past opposition.
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