Pune Highway Gridlock: New Year Rush Jams Lonavala-Khandala, Heavy Vehicles Banned

• Lonavala-Khandala sees massive tourist influx for New Year, Christmas, and weekend holidays.
• Mumbai-Pune National Highway experiencing severe traffic jams and slow movement.
• Highway Police banned heavy vehicles and implemented one-way traffic to manage congestion.
• Hotels, resorts, and popular spots like Bhushi Dam, Tiger Point are fully booked and packed.
• Police urge tourists to avoid non-essential travel, warn of strict action against rule-breakers.

Why It Matters: New Year rush causes severe traffic and overcrowding in Lonavala-Khandala; police enforce strict measures.