Nagpur, Maharashtra – The race to build the ambitious 182 km Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway in eastern Maharashtra has begun, with nine leading civil engineering companies submitting a total of 22 bids. This high-speed corridor, being developed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), promises to drastically cut travel time and boost economic growth in the region.
Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway – Project Overview
The Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway will be a 4-lane, access-controlled highway with a 100-meter Right-of-Way (ROW) and a design speed limit of 120 km/h. Starting from Seldoh village on the Mumbai–Nagpur Expressway (Samruddhi Mahamarg or ME-2), it will stretch to Ghatkul village, with a spur road to Chandrapur city.
This project is part of Maharashtra’s vision to strengthen intra-state connectivity, reduce logistical bottlenecks, and open up new opportunities for industries, tourism, and trade.
Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway Project Packages & Bidders
NC-01: Seldoh to Lonhar (33.300 km)
Bidders:
- Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.
- G R Infraprojects Ltd.
- Montecarlo Ltd.
- NCC Ltd.
NC-02: Lonhar to Borgaon Deshmukh (29.850 km)
Bidders:
- Afcons Infrastructure Ltd.
- BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd.
- Montecarlo Ltd.
NC-03: Borgaon Deshmukh to Chargao with Chandrapur Connector (39.219 km)
Bidders:
- BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd.
- Gawar Construction Ltd.
- H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd.
- Oriental Structural Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
- PNC Infratech Ltd.
NC-04: Chargao to Nandgaon Kh. (28.200 km)
Bidders:
- Gawar Construction Ltd.
- H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd.
- PNC Infratech Ltd.
NC-05: Nandgaon Kh. to Jogapur (31.750 km)
Bidders:
- Patel Infrastructure Ltd.
- H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd.
NC-06: Jogapur to Ghatkul (32.045 km)
Bidders:
- BSCPL Infrastructure Ltd.
- Gawar Construction Ltd.
- H.G. Infra Engineering Ltd.
- Patel Infrastructure Ltd.
Economic Impact
Once operational, the Nagpur–Chandrapur Expressway will not only reduce travel time between key districts but also:
- Improve access to industrial hubs in Vidarbha.
- Enhance trade and logistics efficiency.
- Boost tourism in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve and nearby regions.
- Support Maharashtra’s push for balanced regional development.
Conclusion
The overwhelming industry interest in this project demonstrates its significance in Maharashtra’s infrastructure roadmap. With bids now in place, the next step will be contractor selection and project commencement. Stay tuned to InfraXpress for detailed updates on the tender process, construction milestones, and project progress.