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List of 10 State Highways in Maharashtra

Maharashtra has the largest share in the cumulative length of state highways in India. The state has a multi-modal transportation system and accounts for an extensive road network in the country.

The Maharashtra state highways contribute significantly to the infrastructure and economic development of the state by connecting several industrial areas and tourist spots, among others.

What Are the Major State Highways in Maharashtra?

Here is the list of State Highways in Maharashtra, along with their entry points, exit points and routes.

1. Maharashtra State Highway 10 (MH SH 10) (Known as the Malegaon-Manmad Road)

  • Entry and exit point: North end- Dondaicha, Dhule and South end- Daund, Pune
  • Route: It stretches over Ahmednagar and Nashik. Donnacha, Shevade, Mehergaon, Kusumbe, Malegaon, Manmad, Rahata, Rahuri, Vita, Ahmednagar, Daund, Tasgaon and passes Dhule, Pune district.
  • Distance: 373.6 km

2. Maharashtra Major State Highway 1 (MH MSH 1)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Songir, Dhule and ends at Wadifali, Nandurbar
  • Route: The highway passes through Songir, Chimthane, Dondaicha, Nimgul, Shahada, Dhadgaon, Kathi, Molgi, Wadifali till Maharashtra- Gujarat state border, connecting Dhule and Nandurbar district
  • Distance: 181 km

3. Maharashtra State Highway 151 (MH SH 151)

  • Entry and exit point: North end- Barshi, Solapur and South end-Akkalkot, Solapur
  • Route: Crosses Solapur district and passes through Barshi, Virag, Solapur, Akkalkot, Aaland
  • Distance: 135 km

4. Maharashtra State Highway 134 (MH SH 134) (Known as Sankeshwar-Gadhinglaj-Kadgaon-Ajara- Amboli- Sawantwadi Road)

  • Entry and exit point: East end-Sankeshwar, Kolhapur and West end- Sawantwadi, Sindhudurg
  • Route: The highway runs through the Kolhapur district and Sindhudurg district and stretches over Sankeshwar, Gadhinglaj, Kadgaon, Ajra, Amboli and Sawantwadi.
  • Distance: 110 km

5. Maharashtra State highway 190 (MH SH 190)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Malkapur and ends at Nasirabad
  • Route: The highway passes over Malkapur, Bodwad, Kurhe, Nasirabad and touches Buldhana district and Jalgaon district.
  • Distance: 65 km

6. Maharashtra State Highway 2 (MH SH 2)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Mhasavad, Nandurbar, and ends at Toranmal, Nandurbar
  • Route: The highway runs through Shahada, Mhasavad, Islampur, Lakkadkot, Ranipur, Nagziri, Toranmal and runs through Nandurbar district.
  • Distance: 55 km

7. Maharashtra State Highway 42 (MH SH 42) (Known as Ghodbunder Road or GB Road)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Kapurbawadi, Thane, and ends at Ghodbunder
  • Route: Runs entirely through Thane; from NH 3 Junction at Kapurbavdi till NH8 junction near Ghodbunder
  • Distance: 15 km

8. Maharashtra State Highway 1 (MH SH 1)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Shahada, Nandurbar, and ends at Amalner, Jalgaon
  • Route:  The highway runs through the districts of Nandurbar, Dhule and Jalgaon. It also touches cities and villages like Shahada, Sangvi, Lasur and Amalner.
  • Distance: 180 km

9. Maharashtra State Highway 27 (MH SH 27)

  • Entry and exit point: Southwest end- Pune and Northeast end- Ahmednagar
  • Route: It passes over Pune, Shirur, Ahmednagar.

10. Maharashtra State Highway 173 (MH SH 173)

  • Entry and exit point: Starts from Shegaon and ends at Trunki
  • Route: The highway enters Sangrampur tehsil and touches Khiroda, Warwat Khanderao, Shegaon, Yeualkhed, Manasgaon, Bawanbir, Tunki and passes through Buldhana and Jalna district.

Maharashtra state highways are arterial routes of the state. These networks of roads connect district headquarters and major towns within the state and with neighbouring states as well. In addition, several state highways in Maharashtra have been upgraded to national highways, which have improved connectivity with major cities in the country.

FAQs About State Highways in Maharashtra

Which Maharashtra State Highway is declared as the National Highway?

Maharashtra Major State Highway 3 (MH MSH 3), which is the longest SH in the state, has been declared as National Highway (NH 204) by the Indian government. The highway starts from Ratnagiri in the Ratnagiri district and passes through Kolhapur, Sangli, till Butibori, Nagpur City.

What is the route that Maharashtra State Highway 194 covers?

Maharashtra State Highway (MH SH 194) starts from Madhya Pradesh. It enters the Buldhana districts and runs through Katanwadi, Khandvi, Asalgaon, Wadi Kh, Jalgaon Jamod, Karmoda, Ladnapur, Tunki and Sonala. It even passes through the Vaan river, enters Akola districts at Warkhed and moves towards Amravati district. It finally joins Hajira-Kolkata NH 6 at Nandgaon.

How many major State Highways are there in Maharashtra?

There are around 10 major SHs in Maharashtra, including MH MSH 1, MH MSH 71, MSH 2, MH MSH 3, MH MSH 6, MH MSH 8, MH MSH 9, MH MSH 10, MH MSH 11 and MH MSH 24.

Which authority is in charge of maintaining and managing state highways?

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation Limited (MSRDC) is in charge of developing and maintaining State Highways. The MSRDC is also having the responsibility of planning and constructing road projects, light rail transit, sea links etc. of the state.

What is the distance of the Maharashtra State Highway 200?

The Maharashtra State Highway 200 (MH SH 200) covers a distance of 56 km. It starts from Bazargaon and ends at Maharashtra-Madhya Pradesh near Kelwad village.