Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Missing Link to Open May 1st, Saving 25 Minutes Travel Time

• The Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' project is nearing completion, promising easier, safer, and faster travel.
• The new route will bypass the winding and dangerous Khandala Ghat, saving commuters 20-25 minutes of travel time.
• A key feature is a 9-kilometer, 10-lane tunnel (five lanes each side), one of the world's widest road tunnels and India's largest.
• Built with state-of-the-art technology, the route aims to reduce landslide risks during monsoon.
• After technical testing and safety inspections in April, the 'Missing Link' is expected to open to the public on Maharashtra Day, May 1st.

Why It Matters: The Mumbai-Pune Expressway's 'Missing Link' will open May 1st, significantly cutting travel time and enhancing safety.