Mumbai-Pune Missing Link Nears Completion; No Immediate Toll Increase Planned
The much-anticipated Mumbai-Pune Missing Link project is in its final stages, with construction nearly complete and only one deck segment left to be finished. Once opened, the new corridor is expected to cut travel time and enhance road safety for commuters travelling between the two cities. The 13.3-kilometre stretch will bypass the existing 19.8-kilometre ghat […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link Nears Completion, Travel Time To Reduce
January 17, 2026: The long-pending Mumbai–Pune Expressway missing link is approaching completion and is expected to ease travel between Maharashtra’s two major cities by cutting congestion and improving road safety. Officials have said the new stretch is scheduled to open by the end of March 2026 and could reduce travel time by up to 30 […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link Likely To Open On Maharashtra Day, Promising Faster Commute
January 7, 2026: The much-anticipated missing link on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway is nearing completion and is expected to open to traffic on May 1, coinciding with Maharashtra Day. Once operational, the 13-kilometre stretch near Lonavla is set to significantly ease congestion and reduce travel time between Mumbai and Pune by at least 30 minutes. Officials […]
Mumbai–Pune Travel Poised For Major Upgrade As Expressway Projects Target Chronic Congestion
January 6, 2026: Commuters and long-distance travellers on the Mumbai–Pune corridor may soon experience faster and smoother journeys, with two large infrastructure projects set to ease congestion on one of Maharashtra’s busiest routes. A newly approved eight-lane greenfield expressway and the near-completion of the long-pending Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s ‘missing link’ are expected to significantly improve travel […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway Missing Link Nears Completion, Opening Likely By March 2026
December 31, 2025: Commuters travelling between Mumbai and Pune could soon see relief from chronic congestion, with the long-pending 13.3-kilometre missing link on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway nearing completion. The stretch, located near Lonavala, is expected to open in the coming months and is projected to reduce travel time by up to 30 minutes, particularly during […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway’s Missing Link Nears Completion
September 29, 2025: Travel between Mumbai and Pune is set to become faster and safer with the long-awaited Missing Link Project on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway nearing completion. The project, being executed by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), is designed to cut travel time by around 30 minutes by bypassing the congested and accident-prone […]
Mumbai–Pune Missing Link Project Faces Fresh Delays
July 3, 2025: The much-anticipated 13.3-kilometre ‘missing link’ road project between Mumbai and Pune, aimed at cutting down travel time and distance, is now expected to face further delays. Originally scheduled for completion in May this year and later extended to December, the project may now stretch into March 2026. A senior official from the […]
Should Town Planners Take The Lead In Fixing Urban Infrastructure? Architects Weigh In
By Sidhant Shekhar Jha Mumbai, June 6, 2025: As Indian cities continue to expand under the pressure of population growth and real estate development, the lack of adequate civic infrastructure—particularly in roads, drainage, and urban mobility—is becoming increasingly apparent. From waterlogged streets to poorly connected developments, the gap between architectural design and urban planning is […]
Mumbai–Pune Expressway ‘Missing Link’ Nears Completion, To Cut Travel Time By 30 Minutes
In a major infrastructure milestone for Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has confirmed that 95% of the work on the ambitious ‘Missing Link’ project on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway is now complete. The 13-kilometre stretch, designed to intersect the existing expressway, will reduce the travel distance by 5.7 kilometres and slash commute times between the […]