Mumbai-Pune Expressway Gridlock: 7 KM Traffic Jam Strands Travelers on Weekend
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News18•24-01-2026, 15:21
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Gridlock: 7 KM Traffic Jam Strands Travelers on Weekend
- •Severe traffic congestion hit the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old Mumbai-Pune Highway since Saturday morning.
- •Increased weekend travel and three consecutive holidays led to a surge in vehicles heading towards Pune.
- •The Khopoli-Bor Ghat area, especially Khopoli and Khandala Ghats, experienced the worst congestion.
- •Heavy vehicles failing to maintain lane discipline worsened the traffic situation.
- •A 6-7 kilometer long queue of vehicles formed on the Mumbai to Pune lane, causing hours of delay for commuters.
- •Raigad Traffic Police, Pune Traffic Police, and Highway Traffic Police are jointly working to manage the traffic.
Why It Matters: Weekend rush and lane indiscipline caused a massive 7 km traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
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