Mumbai-Pune Gets New 8-Lane Expressway: Third Option to Ease Traffic Congestion

• A new 8-lane expressway will be built between Mumbai and Pune, offering a third travel option to commuters.
• The project aims to alleviate significant traffic congestion on the existing Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old highway.
• Tender process for the new route is completed, with groundbreaking and work commencement expected within the next month.
• The first phase will connect Pagote near Atal Setu to Chowk near Karjat, forming a crucial part of the larger Mumbai-Bengaluru Expressway.
• The route will pass through Lonavala, Pawana Valley, and Mulshi, connecting to the Ring Road at Shivare, benefiting travelers to Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur.