Mumbai-Pune Expressway Chaos: A Traffic Woes Wake-Up Call

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway faced a massive 30-hour traffic jam due to an overturned gas tanker. Maharashtra's Minister of State for PWD, Indranil Naik, emphasized the need for long-term solutions, while transport experts criticized the authorities' lack of preparedness, highlighting significant economic losses and commuter inconvenience.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 04-02-2026 22:09 IST | Created: 04-02-2026 22:09 IST
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Chaos: A Traffic Woes Wake-Up Call
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway remained clogged for over 30 hours on Wednesday night after a gas tanker overturned, sparking criticism of the transport system's preparedness.

Maharashtra's Minister of State for PWD, Indranil Naik, expressed the need for long-term solutions while staying in close contact with government officials.

Transport representative Bal Malkit Singh lamented the financial and infrastructural toll, exposing the region's inadequate emergency response.

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