Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' Opens May 1, 2026; Cuts Travel Time by 30 Mins

• The Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' project is set to open on May 1, 2026, after multiple delays.
• This 19.80 km stretch between Khopoli and Kusgaon will reduce travel distance by 6 km and cut travel time by 30 minutes.
• The project, undertaken by MSRDC, aims to alleviate traffic congestion in the Lonavala ghat section, which sees 65,000 vehicles daily.
• It features Asia's widest tunnels and is 95% complete, with load testing and safety certification expected in April.
• MSRDC Superintending Engineer Rahul Vasaikar confirmed the challenging project is in its final stages, ensuring no further postponements.

Why It Matters: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' will open on May 1, 2026, significantly reducing travel time and congestion.