Pune Mumbai Expressway: Commuters Face Long Delays Near Khandala Tunnel
Pune Mumbai Expressway: Commuters Face Long Delays Near Khandala Tunnel
Lonavala, October 30, 2025: A major traffic jam was reported on the Pune-Mumbai Expressway this morning, with vehicles moving at a snail’s pace before the Khandala Tunnel towards Mumbai. The congestion extended for several kilometres, causing significant delays for commuters.
According to reports, the bottleneck occurred due to a combination of heavy vehicular flow and reduced lane movement near the tunnel stretch. Travellers heading towards Mumbai experienced long waiting times, with traffic reportedly moving slowly from Lonavala onwards.
Highway authorities and police personnel have been deployed to manage the situation and ease the flow of vehicles. Motorists are advised to exercise patience, follow lane discipline, and avoid unnecessary overtaking to prevent further slowdowns.
Commuters planning to travel from Pune to Mumbai have been urged to check live traffic updates and consider delaying their journey until conditions improve. Regular travellers on the route have also been sharing updates on social media, highlighting the extent of the jam near the Khandala ghat section.
The Pune-Mumbai Expressway, one of Maharashtra’s busiest highways, often witnesses such congestion during peak hours or long weekends when traffic volume surges significantly.
