Vadhavan port to get direct connectivity to Samruddhi Expressway

Vadhavan port to get direct connectivity to Samruddhi Expressway. The Maharashtra government has approved the development of a 104.89 km high speed freight corridor linking the upcoming Vadhavan Port in Palghar district with the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharastra Samruddhi Mahamarg at Bharvir in Nashik district. The decision taken at a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shree Devendra Fadnavis, is expected to cut travel distance, save fuel and time and significantly enhance trade connectivity for region including Vidarbha, Maharashtra and North Maharashtra.  The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation will execute the project with Rs. 1,500 Cr in financial support from HUDCO. With a total estimated cost of Rs. 2,528.90 Cr, the corridor is slated for completion within three years. Vadhavan Port,