Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' Inaugurated but Closed Immediately After
MNS Leader Claims Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' Shut After Inauguration | Video
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The newly inaugurated Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was opened to the public on May 2, but claims have emerged that it was closed shortly after, causing traffic congestion. This 13.3-km section aims to improve travel efficiency between Mumbai and Pune by bypassing dangerous stretches.
- 01The Missing Link was inaugurated on May 1 and opened to the public on May 2.
- 02Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the project.
- 03The project aims to eliminate traffic bottlenecks and improve safety on the expressway.
- 04It is designed to reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune by 20 to 30 minutes.
- 05Concerns have been raised about the link being closed immediately after its inauguration.
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The long-awaited Missing Link on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was inaugurated on May 1 and opened to the public on May 2. This 13.3-km section connects Khopoli on the Mumbai side to Kusgaon near Lonavala, bypassing the old Bhor Ghat and Khandala stretches, which are notorious for sharp curves and steep gradients. The project, which cost ₹6,695.37 crore (approximately $800 million USD), aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance safety by redirecting vehicles away from hazardous areas. However, MNS leader Abhijit Panse shared a video claiming that the link was closed shortly after its inauguration, leading to significant traffic congestion. The new alignment is expected to shorten the route by approximately 6 km and reduce travel time between the two cities by 20 to 30 minutes, especially during peak traffic hours.
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If the Missing Link remains closed, commuters between Mumbai and Pune may face increased travel times and congestion, particularly during peak hours.
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