Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Advisory: Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway was brought to a standstill on 4th February following a dramatic accident involving a gas tanker near the Adoshi Tunnel. The crash caused a hazardous gas leak, which led to major disruptions on both the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the older Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48), affecting thousands of commuters.
The incident, which occurred during peak travel hours, resulted in long traffic jams, prompting authorities to enforce movement restrictions on the affected stretches to ensure safety and control the situation.
Over 1 hour stuck in massive traffic on the Mumbai Pune Expressway. Tolls are collected efficiently
— Sweta Jain Patil (@Anuana10) February 4, 2026
when will commuters get efficient roads?
We speak of a trillion dollar economy, but are we building trillion worthy infrastructure?
Accountability matters. Who is addressing this?… pic.twitter.com/2EAzvaSpXf
The accident resulted in more than 15 hours of traffic congestion, with vehicles stuck in queues for hours on end. Passengers, including families with young children, were left stranded without access to food, drinking water, or toilet facilities. Many were left frustrated as they waited for the situation to be cleared.
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Advisory: Key Areas to Avoid
Commuters have been strongly advised to steer clear of the Lonavala-Khandala ghat section of the Expressway. Traffic between Mumbai and Pune has been severely impacted, and motorists are urged to adjust their travel plans accordingly. Authorities recommend following updated traffic advisories to navigate the situation safely.
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Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic Advisory: Check Alternative Routes To Avoid Traffic Congestion
To ease the flow of traffic and minimise delays, authorities have recommended the following alternate routes:
- Tamhini Ghat Route: Travellers from South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai heading to Pune can take the route via Paud, Tamhini Ghat, Mangaon, and Indapur.
- Malshej Ghat Route: For those travelling from Thane, Kalyan, and surrounding areas, the suggested route is via Chakan, Narayangaon, Malshej Ghat, and Murbad.
- Bhimashankar-Manchar Route: North Mumbai and Palghar residents are advised to take the route via Manchar, Junnar, and the Malshej stretch to reach Pune.