India's Tallest Cable Bridge Rises on Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Defying Sahyadris

• India's tallest road cable-stayed bridge is under construction on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, part of the Missing Link initiative.
• Rising 132 metres above ground in Lonavala's Tiger Valley, the bridge is expected to be functional by 2026.
• Located near Chaavani village, Raigad, a site historically significant for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's victory.
• It will reduce travel distance by over 6 km and cut journey time by 25+ minutes for 1.5 lakh daily commuters, bypassing Khandala Ghat.
• Engineers face extreme challenges in the Sahyadri mountains, including steep ridges, high winds, heavy monsoons, and dense fog.

Why It Matters: India's tallest cable-stayed bridge on Mumbai-Pune Expressway promises faster, safer travel by 2026.