The proposal stated that it is a greenfield alignment and will reduce travel time, fuel consumption, vehicle operation and maintenance cost in comparison to the existing alternatives
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/green-nod-environment-ministry-seeks-more-details-msrdc
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/indian-express-mumbai
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/maharashtra
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/environment-clearance-ec
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/aurangabad-d
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/roads
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/thesaurus/central-expert-appraisal-committee-ceac
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ministry-environment-and-forests-moef
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment