The Mumbai-Pune Expressway had a lot of traffic jams recently, especially near the Khandala exit. This was mostly seen in the lanes going towards Pune during the long weekend. Many cars were on the road, and the closure of the Elphinstone Road Over Bridge made things worse. This caused long delays for thousands of people trying to travel on this important road.
Traffic officials tried to manage the situation, but the number of holiday travelers mixed with regular commuters was too much for the expressway to handle. The closure of the Elphinstone Bridge made many drivers look for other ways to travel, but those routes also led back to the busy expressway, making everything worse.
If you were traveling between Mumbai and Pune, your travel time could have doubled or even tripled during busy hours. Many commuters were stuck in their cars for a long time, feeling hot because of the sun. This made people very upset, and many took to social media to complain about the traffic and poor road planning.
These traffic jams happen often during holidays, showing that the expressway can’t handle so many cars at once. Studies show that during long weekends, there are 40-50% more cars than the road is designed for, causing serious slowdowns at important spots.
Experts say we need better traffic management solutions that can change based on how many cars are on the road. The closure of the Elphinstone Bridge is a good example of how one problem can make everything worse on major roads. Drivers trying to avoid the traffic end up creating new traffic jams.
The traffic issues are also affecting businesses and tourism in both cities because people can’t rely on the expressway during busy times. Transportation officials are looking at different ideas to improve the situation, but it may take time to see real changes.
Until then, expect similar traffic problems during future holidays.
