Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Goods Vehicles, Including Pickup Vans And Tata Ace, Barred From Connecting Link From November 1

The Maharashtra Traffic Police has indefinitely prohibited goods-carrying vehicles, including pickup vans and Tata Ace, from utilizing a connecting link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway starting November 1, citing tunnel design, technical factors and passenger safety concerns. The directive was officially communicated via a traffic notification by Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) Pravin Salunkhe.

Goods vehicles will now be mandated to utilize the original expressway route instead of the connecting link. Light commercial vehicles will no longer be permitted on the connecting link, with regular commuters able to continue using private cars, jeeps and other non-transport light motor vehicles (LMVs) on the route. Passenger buses and other passenger vehicles will also be allowed to use the connecting link.

The notification specifies a maximum speed limit of 100 kmph for private cars and LMVs, while passenger buses and passenger vehicles will be limited to a maximum speed of 80 kmph. Vehicles carrying flammable, explosive or hazardous materials will also be barred from using the connecting link and will have to use the original expressway route.

Effective from November 1, 2026, these revised regulations mean motorists using the connecting link will no longer share the route with goods-carrying vehicles. Motorists are advised to verify permitted vehicle categories before embarking on their journey, adhere to speed limits and exercise caution while navigating tunnels. The Maharashtra Highway Police, Pune Range, has appealed for compliance with the new regulations.