India, Nov. 19 -- The Maharashtra cabinet's committee on infrastructure on Tuesday approved the construction of a proposed multi-lane highway between Pune and Shirur, along with two major road projects in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, according to an official statement.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chaired the meeting in Mumbai. The proposed Pune-Shirur national highway will run 53.4 km and include a four-lane at grade road along with a six-lane elevated expressway.

Two six-lane corridors in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district were also cleared: a 32.8-km link between the Shendra and Bidkin industrial estates, and a 26-km stretch from Bidkin to Dhoregaon that will connect further to the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-Pune highway. ...