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Palkhi Mahamarg, Dharampuri–Lonand

Four laning of the existing two-lane stretch from Dharampuri to Lonand on the Mohol–Alandi section of NH-965, through an EPC contract.

Palkhi Mahamarg, Dharampuri–Lonand
Client
NHAI
Location
Phaltan, Maharashtra
Contract value
₹618.45 crore
Length / span
Km 117.000 to 166.400 (design length 49.4 km)
Scope
Four laning of the existing two-lane stretch of NH-965
Delivery model
EPC
Status
Completed
Completion
2024
49.4 km Design length
Km 117–166.4 NH-965, Package IV
₹618.45 cr Contract value
2024 Completed

[01] About the project

NH-965 follows the route of Sant Dnyaneshwar's palkhi from Alandi towards Pandharpur. RKC four-laned the existing two-lane stretch from Dharampuri to Lonand, Package IV of the Mohol–Alandi section, for NHAI through an EPC contract.

The section runs from Km 117.000 to Km 166.400, a design length of 49.4 km, and was completed in 2024.

The divided highway alongside the canal, viewed from the air
The divided highway alongside the canal, viewed from the air

Scope of work

  • Four laning of the existing two-lane highway over 49.4 km
  • Pavement, embankment and drainage works
  • Bridges, culverts and cross-drainage structures
  • Junctions, road furniture, markings and safety works

Widening a road in use

The old two-lane road carried traffic throughout construction. The new carriageway was built alongside, traffic was moved across in stages, and the original road was then rebuilt to complete the divided highway.

A grade-separated crossing and the road beneath it
A grade-separated crossing and the road beneath it

A 49.4 km stretch of the Palkhi Marg, delivered and open to traffic.