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The '''Sion Panvel Expressway''' is a 25&nbsp;km [[India]]n highway located entirely in the state of [[Maharashtra]], that connects [[Sion, Mumbai|Sion]] in [[Mumbai]] with [[Panvel]], via [[Navi Mumbai]].<ref>Katkurwar, Saurabh. (2012-01-06) [http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/jan/060112-Sion-Panvel-highway-to-be-10-lane-in-3-yrs.htm Sion-Panvel highway to be 10-lane in 3 yrs]. Mid-day.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref> It is one of the busiest and most important roads in the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]] (MMR) and connects Mumbai with the city of [[Pune]]. The [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] and [[Mumbai Pune Expressway]] begin at the eastern end of the expressway, at [[Kalamboli]] junction, near [[Panvel]]. The highway is also used by vehicles traveling towards Mumbai from [[Konkan]] and [[Goa]].
The '''Sion-Panvel Expressway''' is a 25&nbsp;km [[India]]n highway located entirely in the state of [[Maharashtra]] that connects [[Sion, Mumbai|Sion]] in [[Mumbai]] with [[Panvel]], via [[Navi Mumbai]].<ref>Katkurwar, Saurabh. (2012-01-06) [http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/jan/060112-Sion-Panvel-highway-to-be-10-lane-in-3-yrs.htm Sion-Panvel highway to be 10-lane in 3 yrs]. Mid-day.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref> It is one of the busiest and most important roads in the [[Mumbai Metropolitan Region]] (MMR) and connects Mumbai with the city of [[Pune]]. The [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] and he [[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] begin at the eastern end of the expressway, at the [[Kalamboli]] junction, near [[Panvel]]. The highway is also used by vehicles traveling towards Mumbai from the [[Konkan]] and [[Goa]].


As of September 2014, the stretch of the highway east of [[Vashi Bridge]] within the city of Navi Mumbai has been fully widened and concretized to 10 lanes (5 lanes in each direction).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sion-panvel-highway-cuts-travel-time-2000732 |title=Sion-Panvel highway cuts travel time|publisher=DNAIndia.com |access-date=2014-09-22}}</ref> New [[overpass|flyovers]] have been built at [[Sanpada railway station]], [[Nerul]], [[Uran]] phata and [[Kamothe]]. A toll plaza built between [[Kamothe]] and [[Kharghar]] for recovering the construction cost was controversially opened on January 6, 2015 after much delay<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/navi-mumbai-new-toll-naka-at-kharghar-surprises-and-angers-motorists/15894174 |title=Navi Mumbai: New toll naka at Kharghar surprises and angers motorists|publisher=MidDay |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> as the [[BJP]]-led [[Maharashtra government|Maharashtra state government]] admitted that it was not in a position to abolish the toll.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/govt-position-roll-back-kharghar-toll-plaza-maharashtra-pwd-minister-2036571.html|title=Govt in no position to roll back Kharghar toll plaza: Maharashtra PWD minister|publisher=FirstPost.com |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> Heavy traffic snarls were reported in the initial days as workers of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]] vandalized the toll booths.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/kharghar-toll-booth-vandalized-highway-witnesses-traffic-snarls/article1-1303983.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703051834/http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/kharghar-toll-booth-vandalized-highway-witnesses-traffic-snarls/article1-1303983.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2015|title=Kharghar toll booth vandalized, highway witnesses traffic snarls|publisher=Hidustan Times |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> One-way toll for motor vehicles has been set at {{INR}} 35.
As of September 2014, the stretch of the highway east of [[Vashi Bridge]] within the city of Navi Mumbai has been fully widened and concretized to 10 lanes (5 lanes in each direction).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-sion-panvel-highway-cuts-travel-time-2000732 |title=Sion-Panvel highway cuts travel time|publisher=DNAIndia.com |access-date=2014-09-22}}</ref> New [[overpass|flyovers]] have been built at [[Sanpada railway station]], [[Nerul]], [[Uran]], and [[Kamothe]]. A toll plaza built between [[Kamothe]] and [[Kharghar]] for recovering the construction cost was controversially opened on January 6, 2015, after much delay<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/articles/navi-mumbai-new-toll-naka-at-kharghar-surprises-and-angers-motorists/15894174 |title=Navi Mumbai: New toll naka at Kharghar surprises and angers motorists|publisher=MidDay |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> as the [[BJP]]-led [[Maharashtra government|Maharashtra state government]] admitted that it was not in a position to abolish the toll.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/business/govt-position-roll-back-kharghar-toll-plaza-maharashtra-pwd-minister-2036571.html|title=Govt in no position to roll back Kharghar toll plaza: Maharashtra PWD minister|publisher=FirstPost.com |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> Heavy traffic snarls were reported in the initial days as workers of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]] vandalized the toll booths.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/kharghar-toll-booth-vandalized-highway-witnesses-traffic-snarls/article1-1303983.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703051834/http://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/kharghar-toll-booth-vandalized-highway-witnesses-traffic-snarls/article1-1303983.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 July 2015|title=Kharghar toll booth vandalized, highway witnesses traffic snarls|publisher=Hidustan Times |access-date=2015-05-04}}</ref> One-way toll for motor vehicles has been set at {{INR}} 40<ref>{{Cite web |author=Chittaranjan Tembhekar|date=Sep 25, 2020 |title=Mumbai: Toll rates to rise from October 1; Rs 40 for cars, Rs 130 for trucks, buses {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/toll-rates-to-rise-from-oct-1-rs40-for-cars-rs130-for-trucks-buses/articleshow/78304169.cms |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> for cars & {{INR}} 130<ref>{{Cite web |author=Chittaranjan Tembhekar|date=Sep 25, 2020 |title=Mumbai: Toll rates to rise from October 1; Rs 40 for cars, Rs 130 for trucks, buses {{!}} Mumbai News - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/toll-rates-to-rise-from-oct-1-rs40-for-cars-rs130-for-trucks-buses/articleshow/78304169.cms |access-date=2022-05-16 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> for Trucks & Buses.


==Major connections==
==Major connections==
Following major highways cross the Sion Panvel Highway
The following major highways cross the Sion Panvel Highway:
*[[Mumbai Pune Expressway]] and [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] at [[Kalamboli]] junction
*[[Mumbai-Pune Expressway]] and [[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]] at [[Kalamboli]] junction
*[[Thane–Belapur road]] at [[Turbhe]]
*[[Thane–Belapur road]] at [[Turbhe]]
*[[Palm Beach Marg]] at [[Vashi]]
*[[Palm Beach Marg]] at [[Vashi]]
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*[[Palm Beach Marg]]
*[[Palm Beach Marg]]
*[[Thane Belapur Road]]
*[[Thane Belapur Road]]
*[[National Highway 4 (India, old numbering)|National Highway 4]]
*[[National Highway 48 (India)|National Highway 48]]
*[[V.N. Purav Marg]]
*V. N. Purav Marg
*[[Eastern Express Highway]]
*[[Eastern Express Highway]]
*[[Eastern Freeway (Mumbai)]]
*[[Eastern Freeway (Mumbai)|Eastern Freeway]]
*[[Mankhurd-Ghatkopar link road]]
*[[Ghatkopar-Mankhurd Link Road]]
*[[Amra Marg]]
*Amra Marg


== Widening and Concretization ==
== Widening and Concretization ==
[[File:SPTPL-North-Toll-Plaza.jpg|thumb|Toll Plaza at Taloja|350px]]
[[File:SPTPL-North-Toll-Plaza.jpg|thumb|Toll Plaza at Taloja|350px]]
* The stretch of road from BARC Junction to Kalamboli Junction is about 25 kilometres in length.
* The stretch of road from the BARC Junction to the Kalamboli Junction is about 25 kilometres in length.
* Total Project cost Rs. 825 Crore (Based on DSR of 2006-2007).
* Total Project cost is Rs. 825 Crore (Based on the DSR of 2006–2007).
* Base Construction cost Rs. 675 Crores
* The base Construction cost is Rs. 675 crores.


The project consists of <ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_from-may-2014-zip-down-a-10-lane-sion-panvel-highway_1710258 From May 2014, zip down a 10-lane Sion-Panvel highway - Mumbai - DNA]. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref>
The project consists of:<ref>[http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_from-may-2014-zip-down-a-10-lane-sion-panvel-highway_1710258 From May 2014, zip down a 10-lane Sion-Panvel highway - Mumbai - DNA]. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.</ref>
# Widening of the existing bituminous road to 5+5 lanes with concrete pavements.
# Widening of the existing bituminous road to 5+5 lanes with concrete pavements.
# Central 3+3 lanes to be access controlled.
# The central 3+3 lanes to be access controlled.
# The Service roads to be provided whenever required for about 6.29 kilometres.
# The Service roads to be provided whenever required for about 6.29 kilometres.
# Provision of signal free passage for through traffic
# Provision of a signal-free passage for through traffic.
# 3 new Flyovers at Kamothe Junction, Sanpada Junction & Uran Junction.
# 3 new Flyovers at Kamothe Junction, Sanpada Junction, and Uran Junction.
# Duplication of flyovers at Taloja and Chembur Mankhurd Link Road junctions.
# Duplication of flyovers at Taloja and Chembur-Mankhurd Link Road junction.
# Pedestrian crossing Underpasses at 10 locations.
# Pedestrian crossing Underpasses at 10 locations.
# Foot over Bridges at 3 locations.
# Foot over Bridges at 3 locations.
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|File:Sion Panvel Highway aerial view.jpg|Aerial view of a fully concretized 10-lane stretch near [[Kharghar railway station]].
|File:Sion Panvel Highway aerial view.jpg|Aerial view of a fully concretized 10-lane stretch near [[Kharghar railway station]].
|File:Sion Panvel Highway Rock Netting.jpg|[[Rockfall]] protection meshing between [[Nerul]] and [[CBD Belapur]].
|File:Sion Panvel Highway Rock Netting.jpg|[[Rockfall]] protection meshing between [[Nerul]] and [[CBD Belapur]].
|File:Juinagar FOB Sion Panvel Highway.jpg|[[Footbridge]] near [[Juinagar railway station]].
|File:Juinagar FOB Sion Panvel Highway.jpg|[[Footbridge]] near [[Juinagar railway station]].
|File:Palm Beach Marg - Sion Panvel Highway.jpg|Exit sign for [[Palm Beach Marg]] at [[Vashi]].
|File:Palm Beach Marg - Sion Panvel Highway.jpg|[[Road signs in India|Exit sign]] for [[Palm Beach Marg]] at [[Vashi]].
|File:CBD Belapur exit sign on Sion Panvel Highway.jpeg|[[Road signs in India|Exit sign]] for CBD Belapur.
|File:CBD Belapur exit sign on Sion Panvel Highway.jpeg|Exit sign for CBD Belapur.
|File:Sion Panvel Highway Kharghar exit.jpeg|Exit sign for Kharghar.
|File:Sion Panvel Highway Kharghar exit.jpeg|Exit sign for Kharghar.
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[[Category:Transport in Mumbai]]
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Latest revision as of 20:05, 26 November 2025


Sion Panvel Expressway
Route information
Maintained by Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation
Maharashtra Public Works Department
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
Length25 km (16 mi)
Major junctions
West endSion, Mumbai
East endMumbai Pune Expressway at Kalamboli junction near Panvel
Location
StatesMaharashtra
DistrictsMumbai Suburban district, Raigad district, Thane district
Major citiesMumbai, Navi Mumbai, Panvel
Highway system

The Sion-Panvel Expressway is a 25 km Indian highway located entirely in the state of Maharashtra that connects Sion in Mumbai with Panvel, via Navi Mumbai.[1] It is one of the busiest and most important roads in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and connects Mumbai with the city of Pune. The National Highway 4 and he Mumbai-Pune Expressway begin at the eastern end of the expressway, at the Kalamboli junction, near Panvel. The highway is also used by vehicles traveling towards Mumbai from the Konkan and Goa.

As of September 2014, the stretch of the highway east of Vashi Bridge within the city of Navi Mumbai has been fully widened and concretized to 10 lanes (5 lanes in each direction).[2] New flyovers have been built at Sanpada railway station, Nerul, Uran, and Kamothe. A toll plaza built between Kamothe and Kharghar for recovering the construction cost was controversially opened on January 6, 2015, after much delay[3] as the BJP-led Maharashtra state government admitted that it was not in a position to abolish the toll.[4] Heavy traffic snarls were reported in the initial days as workers of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena vandalized the toll booths.[5] One-way toll for motor vehicles has been set at ₹ 40[6] for cars & ₹ 130[7] for Trucks & Buses.

Major connections[edit | edit source]

The following major highways cross the Sion Panvel Highway:

Important destinations[edit | edit source]

Sion Panvel Highway serves the following nodes of the city of Navi Mumbai.

Sion Panvel Highway serves the following nodes of the city of Mumbai.

Intersections[edit | edit source]

Sion-Panvel Highway intersects following important roads.

Widening and Concretization[edit | edit source]

Toll Plaza at Taloja
  • The stretch of road from the BARC Junction to the Kalamboli Junction is about 25 kilometres in length.
  • Total Project cost is Rs. 825 Crore (Based on the DSR of 2006–2007).
  • The base Construction cost is Rs. 675 crores.

The project consists of:[8]

  1. Widening of the existing bituminous road to 5+5 lanes with concrete pavements.
  2. The central 3+3 lanes to be access controlled.
  3. The Service roads to be provided whenever required for about 6.29 kilometres.
  4. Provision of a signal-free passage for through traffic.
  5. 3 new Flyovers at Kamothe Junction, Sanpada Junction, and Uran Junction.
  6. Duplication of flyovers at Taloja and Chembur-Mankhurd Link Road junction.
  7. Pedestrian crossing Underpasses at 10 locations.
  8. Foot over Bridges at 3 locations.
  9. Geometric Junction improvements as per standards.
  10. Toll plaza at Vashi to be upgraded to 8+8 lanes, Toll fee at prescribed rates (current rate) and Toll period to be quoted by BOT Contractor.
  11. Landscaping / Beautification of entire project corridor including Median plantation, Road side plantation, Landscaping and Beautification below flyovers.
  12. Renovation / upgradation of existing flyovers, structures.
  13. Electrification of entire project corridor.
  14. Operation and Maintenance of Project Facilities up to the end of toll period quoted by BOT Contractor.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Katkurwar, Saurabh. (2012-01-06) Sion-Panvel highway to be 10-lane in 3 yrs. Mid-day.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
  2. ↑ "Sion-Panvel highway cuts travel time". DNAIndia.com. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "Navi Mumbai: New toll naka at Kharghar surprises and angers motorists". MidDay. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Govt in no position to roll back Kharghar toll plaza: Maharashtra PWD minister". FirstPost.com. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Kharghar toll booth vandalized, highway witnesses traffic snarls". Hidustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
  6. ↑ Chittaranjan Tembhekar (25 September 2020). "Mumbai: Toll rates to rise from October 1; Rs 40 for cars, Rs 130 for trucks, buses | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Chittaranjan Tembhekar (25 September 2020). "Mumbai: Toll rates to rise from October 1; Rs 40 for cars, Rs 130 for trucks, buses | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 16 May 2022.
  8. ↑ From May 2014, zip down a 10-lane Sion-Panvel highway - Mumbai - DNA. Dnaindia.com. Retrieved on 2013-12-06.
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