Varandha Ghat Closure Looms: Pune-Konkan Route May Shut for 2 Months

• Varandha Ghat (NH 965 DD), a key Pune-Konkan connector, faces a potential two-month closure.
• The Highway Department requested the closure to expedite stalled road widening and concreting work.
• Narrow stretches between Hiradoshi and Varandha Ghat, with dangerous turns, make ongoing work hazardous with traffic.
• Closure is deemed essential to complete critical phases before the monsoon, especially where widening is challenging due to terrain.
• Bhor administration is reviewing the proposal; travelers may need to use alternative routes like Tamhini or Poladpur.