{
  "id": 16357340,
  "title": "Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg: Mumbai-Bound Traffic To Face Three Daily Closures From October 26 To November 6",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/maharashtra-samruddhi-mahamarg-mumbai-bound-traffic-to-face-three",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T17:02:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-samruddhi-mahamarg-mumbai-bound-traffic-to-face-three-daily-closures-from-october-26-to-november-6"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) will install safety nets on the Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg from October 26 to November 6 to prevent landslides and falling of boulders in the tunnel entrance and surrounding areas between Bharveer Interchange and Igatpuri Interchange. Due to these safety measures, Mumbai-bound traffic will be closed in three daily phases during this period.\n\nBetween October 26 and November 6, traffic will be halted from 10 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 2 pm, and 4 pm to 5 pm. This closure, granted by the Highway Police, aims to ensure the safety of both travelers and construction workers. Authorities urge all travelers on the Samruddhi Mahamarg to plan their journey accordingly during these closure periods.\n\nIn addition to the safety closures, two road accidents occurred in Vikhroli and Kurla, involving a motorcyclist who crashed into a parked dumper. The traveling public is advised to stay informed and exercise caution when navigating the affected areas during the closure periods. For more information on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and the surrounding regions, interested individuals can visit the provided link.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: To prevent landslides and falling of boulders from hill slopes near the tunnel entrance and other locations between Bharveer Interchange and Igatpuri Interchange on the Hindu Hrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg, work of installing safety nets will be undertaken. For this, traffic blocks will be imposed in phases from October 26 to November 6. The Maharashtra…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}