Safety Concerns Arise as Mumbai-Pune Expressway's Missing Link Becomes a Tourist Spot
Commuters turn Missing Link into selfie spot a day after inauguration
The Indian Express
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Following the inauguration of the Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on May 1, 2023, the bridge has become a popular stop for selfies, raising serious safety concerns. Commuters halting their vehicles for photos are creating dangerous conditions, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic rules.
- 01The Missing Link bridge on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway opened on May 1, 2023.
- 02Commuters stopping for selfies are creating hazardous conditions for other drivers.
- 03Traffic police are aware but lack prohibitory signboards to enforce rules.
- 04Local residents are urging for stricter action against such dangerous behavior.
- 05Social media reactions highlight a mix of alarm and frustration over road safety.
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The Missing Link bridge on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, inaugurated on May 1, 2023, has quickly turned into a selfie hotspot, raising significant safety concerns. Commuters are stopping their vehicles mid-road to take pictures, which poses a serious risk of rear-end collisions, especially given the bridge's design speed of 100 km/h for light vehicles and 80 km/h for buses. Local residents, including Rahul Jadhav and Nilesh Desai, emphasize the dangers of this behavior, recalling similar issues during the expressway's early days. Social media has been abuzz with reactions, with many users expressing alarm and frustration over the lack of road discipline. Although the Maharashtra traffic police are aware of the situation, they cannot impose fines yet due to the absence of prohibitory signage. Superintendent of Police Tanaji Chikhale stated that the authorities are working to install signboards and are patrolling the area to manage the situation. The public is urged to respect traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users.
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The behavior of stopping for selfies on the bridge could lead to accidents, affecting the safety of all commuters on the expressway.
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