Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'Missing Link' Opens Amid Traffic Chaos

The inauguration of the 'Missing Link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway led to massive traffic gridlocks, prompting an apology from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis to travelers including NCP leader Supriya Sule. The project aims to ease congestion in the ghat section, featuring tunnels, viaducts, and a cable-stayed bridge.

The opening of the 'Missing Link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway created extensive traffic jams on Friday afternoon. The Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, publicly apologized to those stranded, which included NCP leader Supriya Sule, who shared her experience on social media.

Supriya Sule, caught in the traffic for over two hours, posted videos highlighting the long queues on the expressway. Shiv Sena spokesperson Harshal Pradhan criticized the inconvenience caused, despite the attendance of CM Fadnavis and deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

The new 13.3-km road aims to alleviate congestion in the accident-prone ghat section. Developed by MSRDC, it features modern constructions like tunnels, viaducts, and a cable-stayed bridge.