India, March 31 -- In a move aimed at improving safety on the Pune-Mumbai expressway (e-way), the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has decided to build a dedicated truck terminal for heavy vehicles. The facility will come up at Taje near the Khalapur toll plaza, and is expected to accommodate around 500 trucks.

The project is being planned as more than just a parking space. Officials said that the terminal will function as a full-fledged logistics hub with modern amenities for drivers; a step expected to reduce accidents on the busy corridor.

The decision comes alongside the MSRDC's proposal to expand the e-way, with work likely to begin once final approvals are in place. The truck terminal will be developed in tan...