Gridlock on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Weekend Rush and Repairs Cause Major Delays

The Mumbai-Pune Expressway saw a heavy build-up of traffic Thursday morning, primarily due to increased vehicular movement ahead of the weekend and ongoing repair work. According to officials, the Pune- and Mumbai-bound lanes slowed significantly until improvements were made by the afternoon.

The congestion was attributed to the upcoming holiday and weekend, with repair work further exacerbating the situation. To manage the traffic, authorities implemented three blocks on the Mumbai-bound lane to alleviate pressure on the Pune side.

These interventions helped restore normal traffic flow by afternoon, a relief for commuters who faced a significant jam two weeks earlier due to an overturned container carrying propylene gas.