Mumbai-Pune Expressway Chokes Again Ahead Of Ganeshotsav; Can Missing Link Handle Festival Rush?
Pune: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is facing its first major Ganeshotsav traffic test since the much-awaited Missing Link opened on May 1. Long queues of vehicles were reported on the expressway on Saturday as thousands of devotees and commuters headed towards their native places ahead of Ganeshotsav. The new Missing Link had brought relief to the Borghat section after its opening. However, the…
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway is experiencing a significant traffic jam ahead of the Ganeshotsav festival. This is the first major test of the Missing Link, which opened on May 1, to handle the expected influx of vehicles. Thousands of devotees and commuters have begun their journey towards their hometowns, with a large number heading towards Konkan.
Despite the new link bringing relief to the Borghat section, the festive rush has put the entire corridor under heavy pressure. Traffic congestion was reported on the Pune-bound lane, leading to severe delays. Highway Traffic Police and IRB patrolling teams are working to clear the queues. The situation is closely monitored as the number of vehicles continues to rise.
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