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‘Mumbai-Nagpur highway set to become the fastest’
Updated On: 21 July, 2021 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Authorities claim that the project has been designed in a way to avoid disturbing animal activity in the surrounding areas
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The Nagpur Mumbai Super Communication Expressway project, also known as the Hindu Hruday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, is set to become the country’s fastest highway, according to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). Authorities claim that the project has been designed in a way to avoid disturbing animal activity in the surrounding areas.
According to a press release issued by the MSRDC, about 96 structures will be constructed, including seven overpass bridges, 89 underpasses, box culverts and a few major and minor bridges, to facilitate the passage of wildlife around the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg. To minimise accidents and prevent animals from entering the highway corridor, the MSRDC has prohibited planting of 13 varieties of fruit trees that attract wildlife. The Wildlife Institute of India (WWI) is collaborating for the construction of the Mumbai-Nagpur Highway.
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