India, April 17 -- The last phase of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway, spanning 76 kilometres from Igatpuri to Amane, may be inaugurated along with the south-bound carriageway of the Thane creek bridge on May 1, the state's foundation day.

"Both the projects are fully ready for inauguration. Once opened, connectivity to Navi Mumbai, Pune and the upcoming Navi Mumbai international airport will improve greatly," said Anil Gaikwad, managing director, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC).

The Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway was a brainchild of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The first phase of the highway, from Nagpur to Shirdi, was inaugurated by prime minister Narendra Modi in December 2022, while the second p...