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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Update: In a major update for the commuters, the Highway traffic police has issued restrictions and diversions near Mumbai and Pune for the coming days. As per the advisory, heavy congestion is expected on both the sides of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The authority stated that a large number of devotees are expected to travel to Shri Ekvira Devi temple for Navratri, adding that the rush is likely to continue till October 20.
Restrictions Announced:
- The large vehicles will not be allowed to travel between Karla Phata and Shri Ekvira Devi temple at least till October 20.
- As per the advisory, the movement of these vehicles travelling between Kusgaon Budruk toll plaza and Vadgaon Phata will remain restricted on the old highway from 6 am to 10 pm till October 19.
Alternative Routes For Heavy Vehicles
- The heavy vehicles travelling towards Pune will divert from the old highway onto the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The commuters can then proceed through Urse toll plaza.
- Apart from this, such vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will divert from Talegaon Phata in Vadgaon through Urse Ghat
Diversions Issued
- As per the advisory, the large vehicles travelling towards Pune on the old Mumbai-Pune highway will be diverted from Kusgaon Budruk toll plaza.
- Apart from this, vehicles towards Mumbai will be diverted from Talegaon Phata in Vadgaon
The concerned commuters have been advised to follow the schedule and plan their travel in advance to avoid any inconveniences. Apart from this, they have also been asked to avoid the congested routes and co-operate with the ground officials.
Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that an interim assistance of Rs 5,000 will be provided to the farmers of the state ahead of Diwali. This comes as a major relief for the famers as a large part of Maharashtra has witnessed drought due to the less rainfall.