Traffic Gridlock on Pune-Mumbai Expressway Amid Inauguration and Long Weekend Rush
Pune-Mumbai Expressway section inauguration, long weekend rush trigger gridlock
Hindustan Times
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A significant traffic jam occurred on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway on Friday morning, causing delays of over two hours for thousands of travelers. The congestion was exacerbated by the inauguration of a new expressway section and a surge in vehicles heading to popular tourist destinations during a long weekend.
- 01Thousands of travelers experienced over two hours of delays on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway.
- 02The traffic congestion coincided with the inauguration of a new expressway section aimed at reducing travel time.
- 03Heavy vehicle volume was driven by a long weekend rush to tourist destinations like Mahabaleshwar.
- 04Authorities faced criticism for poor planning during a peak travel day.
- 05Motorists reported frustration due to lack of updates and long queues.
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On Friday morning, a gridlock on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway left thousands of travelers stuck for over two hours. The traffic jam was fueled by a surge in vehicles heading to popular tourist spots, such as Mahabaleshwar, coinciding with the inauguration of a new 19.8 km-long expressway section known as the “Missing Link.” This section, featuring bridges and tunnels, aims to alleviate travel time by providing an alternative route to areas prone to accidents and congestion. Member of Parliament Supriya Sule, who was also caught in the traffic, criticized the planning of the inauguration event on a peak travel day. Travelers expressed frustration over the delays, with one stating that their holiday plans had been completely disrupted due to the traffic situation.
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The traffic disruptions affected thousands of travelers, causing delays and frustrations during a peak holiday period.
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