Pune-Mumbai Expressway traffic diversion for maintenance, repair work
The MSRDC had issued an advisory on Tuesday that the Connecting Link from Pune to Mumbai will remain temporarily closed during which vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will be diverted
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) announced that a section of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway known as the Connecting Link would be closed for maintenance and repair work, along with a mock drill. This closure was set to take place from noon to 3 PM on Wednesday. An advisory was issued on Tuesday, informing that vehicles heading towards Mumbai would be rerouted via the ghat section of the old Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
Motorists were instructed to adhere to traffic signs and directions provided by the authorities during this period. The MSRDC clarified that the carriageway allowing traffic from Mumbai to Pune would continue to function as usual. The diversion was necessary to carry out maintenance and repair tasks, as well as to conduct a mock drill on the Connecting Link.
Authorities urged motorists to work with the temporary traffic conditions and to plan their travel to prevent delays. Motorists in need of assistance could contact the Mumbai-Pune Expressway control room at 98224 98224 or the Highway Police at 98334 98334.
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