Pune-Mumbai Expressway Gridlock: 5 KM Traffic Jam Amid Holiday Rush

• Consecutive holidays (Republic Day, Saturday, Sunday) led to a massive tourist influx on Pune-Mumbai Expressway and Mumbai-Goa Highway.
• Pune-Mumbai Expressway experienced 4-5 km long vehicle queues, particularly in the Khandala Ghat near Amrutanjan Bridge.
• Tourists heading to Konkan caused significant congestion on the Mumbai-Goa Highway, with queues near Mangaon and Indapur in Raigad district.
• Highway police and local administration are deployed, implementing 'blocks' to manage and streamline traffic flow.
• Commuters are advised to maintain patience and follow traffic rules to ease congestion.

Why It Matters: Holiday rush caused severe traffic jams on Pune-Mumbai Expressway and Mumbai-Goa Highway, leading to long delays.