JNPT-Linked Expressway Project Progresses: Pagote Chouk Expressway Bids Opening April 16 - Current Affairs 5 April 2026 | GPT Sir
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JNPT-Linked Expressway Project Progresses: Pagote Chouk Expressway Bids Opening April 16

The proposed Pagote Chouk Expressway in Maharashtra is progressing towards construction with bids scheduled to open on April 16, 2026. The 29.3-kilometre six-lane expressway will provide a direct access-controlled route between JNPT Port and major arterial roads including NH48, Mumbai-Pune Expressway, and Mumbai-Goa highway, enhancing regional connectivity.

Key Facts
Project: Pagote Chouk Expressway; Length: 29.3 kilometres; Configuration: Six-lane expressway; Connects: JNPT Port to major highways; Bid opening date: April 16, 2026; Enhances Mumbai-Pune-Goa connectivity
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