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Mumbai Pune Expressway Missing Link | There is an important news for motorists traveling between Mumbai and Pune. The possibility of allowing heavy vehicles to enter the newly launched ‘missing link’ corridor on the Mumbai-Pune expressway is looking bleak. The ban on trucks and other heavy vehicles may continue as preliminary observations by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) show that the existing traffic system on the route is proving successful.

The 13.3 km long ‘missing link’ route, which was opened for traffic from May 1, is currently only available for cars, SUVs and passenger buses. At the time of inauguration, it was said that after six months the situation will be reviewed and a decision will be taken regarding heavy vehicles. However, in the current situation, there are no signs of an immediate change in this policy. So heavy vehicles are likely to remain banned on the missing link. Mumbai Pune Expressway Missing Link

According to MSRDC’s preliminary data, nearly 80 percent of the traffic on the Mumbai Pune Expressway now uses the ‘missing link’ route. Therefore, the stress on the old ghat section has been reduced to a great extent. In the past, traffic congestion in the ghat area, especially during holidays and weekends, was a major problem. However, the administration says that the situation has greatly improved after the new route was opened.

Increase in safety due to truck ban

According to officials, the separation of passenger traffic and cargo traffic is helping to reduce the number of accidents. As large trucks and vehicles carrying dangerous goods still travel on the old ghat route, traffic on the new route has become faster and safer. Controlling the speed of vehicles and maintaining the safety level is considered important for the administration, especially on this modern road which includes tunnels and high bridges. Mumbai Pune Expressway Missing Link

No final decision has yet been taken on whether to allow heavy vehicles to enter or not. For this, the traffic pattern, accident statistics, travel time and safety criteria will be studied in depth. But given the way the traffic is going now, the decision to allow heavy vehicles to enter the ‘missing link’ may be postponed, according to the authorities.