**Policy Summary: NH-60 Capacity Augmentation in Maharashtra**
**Overview**
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, has awarded a contract for the capacity augmentation of the Dhule–Pimpalgaon section of NH-60 in Maharashtra. The project is intended to address increasing traffic demands, enhance road safety, and support the regional economy by reducing travel times and improving goods transport reliability.
**Project Details and Metrics**
* **Contract Value:** Rs. 176.56 crore.
* **Contractor:** M/s DMR Builders Pvt. Ltd.
* **Model:** Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC).
* **Infrastructure Scope:**
* Construction of over 30 kilometers of new service and slip roads on both sides of the highway to separate local and high-speed traffic.
* Construction of a new flyover at Sawadgaon Phata to alleviate congestion at a primary bottleneck.
* **Release ID:** 2243110 (Posted on 20 MAR 2026).
**Objectives and Oversight**
The upgrades aim to significantly reduce accident risks by streamlining traffic flow and eliminating delays at busy corridor points. NHAI will provide oversight throughout the construction phase to ensure adherence to high quality and safety standards, aligning with the Government of India’s broader initiative to strengthen the national highway network.
**Contact and Social Media Information**
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Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): The primary authority responsible for awarding and monitoring the highway capacity augmentation contract on NH-60.
NH-60 (Dhule–Pimpalgaon, Maharashtra): The specific highway section and region targeted for infrastructure upgrades, including new service roads and a flyover at Sawadgaon Phata.
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) model: The project delivery framework under which the highway upgrade contract was awarded and will be executed.
DMR Builders Pvt. Ltd.: The private construction firm awarded the Rs. 176.56 crore contract to carry out the highway upgrade project.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Awards EPC Contract for Capacity
Augmentation on NH-60 in Maharashtra
Posted On: 20 MAR 2026 6:16PM by PIB Mumbai
Mumbai, 20 March 2026
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a Rs. 176.56 crore contract to
M/s DMR Builders Pvt. Ltd. to upgrade the Dhule–Pimpalgaon section of NH-60 in Maharashtra.
This project is designed to tackle growing traffic demands and improve overall road safety by
expanding the highway’s capacity.
The work will be carried out under the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC)
model. The planned upgrades focus on making the highway much easier to navigate for both
local residents and long-distance travellers. A major part of the work involves building over 30
kilometres of new service and slip roads on both sides of the highway.
These roads will help separate local traffic from high-speed vehicles, which significantly reduces
the risk of accidents. Additionally, a new flyover will be constructed at Sawadgaon Phata to clear
up congestion at one of the corridor's busiest points, ensuring that traffic can flow steadily
without the usual delays. Beyond just smoother driving, this project is expected to be a major
win for the local economy. By cutting down travel times and making the transport of goods more
reliable, the upgrade will support businesses and communities across the region.
Throughout the construction phase, NHAI will closely monitor the work to make sure it meets
high quality and safety standards. This initiative highlights the Government of India’s ongoing
effort to build a stronger, safer national highway network that keeps people and the economy
moving forward.
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