Dhule Palesner Tollway Private Limited

Dhule – Palesner road in Maharashtra is a significant four-lane road project spanning from MP/Maharashtra Border to the Dhule section of NH – 3, covering a distance from Km 173+000 to Km 261+798 under NHDP Phase – III on DBFOT Basis. Developed by M/s HCC Infrastructure, the road provisional commercial operations date on January 23, 2012, and achieved Final COD on April 30, 2013. Operated by M/s Indinfravit since February 2020, Dhule Palesner Tollway Pvt Ltd manages the 88.798 km stretch connecting Dhule to Palesner (MP border) on NH-3 in Maharashtra. The project, awarded by NHAI through competitive bidding in 2007, involves widening the existing two-lane road to a four-lane divided carriageway on a DBFOT basis, with a remaining concession life of close to 3.7 years.

The Project Road, situated between Dhule and Palesner in Dhule district, serves as a crucial transportation route for heavy commercial vehicles carrying construction materials, parcels, agriculture, manufacturing, groceries, and other goods from cities like Nashik, Dhule, and Mumbai towards Indore and Agra. The project boasts an extensive infrastructure including 52.37 Km of Service Road, 07 flyovers, 01 ROBs, 08 Bypasses, 15.9 Kms of Bypasses, 3 Major bridges, 38 Minor bridges, 138 Culverts, 03 VUPs, 19 PUPs/Cattle Underpasses, 79 Major Intersection/Junctions, 04 Truck laybys, 21 Bus Bays with bus Shelters, 32 Bus Shelters, 02 WSAs, and 02 toll plazas.

Noteworthy for its environmental consciousness, the project has been recognized as the best Green highway Project, featuring over 66,000 trees, including a median and avenue, offering a continuous four-lane facility throughout the project corridor. This ensures a superior world-class driving experience for road users without any interruptions.

Benefits of the Project Road

Enhanced Connectivity: The project road has successfully bridged previously isolated regions with major urban centres, fostering the smooth flow of goods, services, and people across the landscape.

Improved Safety: A comprehensive approach to safety enhancements, including advanced signage, improved lighting, and wider lanes, has resulted in a notable reduction in accidents and fatalities along the road.

Reduced Travel Times: The modernization of the project road has brought about significant reductions in travel times for both daily commuters and long-haul transportation, thereby enhancing overall efficiency and curbing fuel consumption.

Economic Growth: The upgraded road infrastructure has become a magnet for investments, catalyzing economic growth by rendering the region more accessible to businesses. This accessibility has, in turn, led to job creation and a surge in economic opportunities for the local communities.

Impact on Road Users

Commuters: The enhanced road infrastructure has significantly reduced travel times for daily commuters, ensuring a safer and more efficient journey, and ultimately improving their overall quality of life. The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) further contributes to road user welfare by offering complimentary services such as Ambulance and crane route patrol vehicle assistance, clean toilet facilities, breastfeeding facilities for women, and Medical aid posts and traffic aid posts at both Toll Plazas.

Truck Drivers: Long-haul truck drivers are reaping the benefits of reduced transit times and lower operating costs, amplifying the efficiency of the logistics industry and streamlining the transportation of goods.

Tourists: The enhanced road conditions have heightened the appeal of the region for tourists, contributing to the growth of local tourism and hospitality businesses. The improved connectivity facilitates smoother travel experiences, encouraging more visitors to explore the area.

Impact on Communities

Economic Development: The infusion of enhanced road connectivity has catalyzed economic growth within local communities, fostering increased economic activity, the establishment of new businesses, and the growth of tourism-related enterprises.

Employment Opportunities: The project has served as a beacon of employment opportunities for residents, creating diverse job prospects in construction, maintenance, and associated development and maintenance activities, including toll operations.

Infrastructure Development: The project's positive ripple effect extends to ancillary infrastructure development, such as hotels, restaurants, and service stations, providing a boost to local entrepreneurs and contributing to the overall development of the region.

Environmental Impact: Mindful of ecological preservation and sustainable development, the road project has actively addressed environmental concerns. A testament to this commitment is the planting of more than 66,000 trees along the road corridor, showcasing a dedication to environmental responsibility.

Accolades

The project has been certified under six ISO certification categories:

• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
• ISO 39001:2012 Road Traffic Safety Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management
• ISO 27001:2022 Information Security and Management System

Updated as on April 2024