Pune News: Mega Block on Mumbai–Pune Expressway on September 16 – Check Timings, Alternative Routes
Pune News: Mega Block on Mumbai–Pune Expressway on September 16 – Check Timings, Alternative Routes
Pune, September 16, 2025 – The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has announced a mega block on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway for essential maintenance work. The traffic block will be in effect on Tuesday, September 16, from 2 PM to 3 PM, during which all vehicular movement on a key stretch will remain completely halted.
According to officials, the work involves repairs of the 22 KV Bhatan–Ajivali line near the Kon Bridge, between 9.600 km and 9.700 km markers. To avoid congestion and inconvenience, the Maharashtra Traffic Department, under Additional Director General of Police (Traffic) Pravin Salunke, has issued an advisory suggesting alternate routes.
Alternative Routes for Motorists:
For Mumbai to Pune traffic:
- Vehicles can divert via Kalamboli Circle → JNPT Road D-Point → Palaspe, and then continue on National Highway (NH) 48.
- Another option is to exit at 8.200 km (Shendug Exit) and rejoin via NH-48.
For Pune to Mumbai traffic:
- Vehicles can take the Khapoli Exit at 39.100 km and travel via NH-48.
- Alternatively, use the Khalapur Toll Naka Exit (32.600 km), proceed via Pali Bridge, and rejoin NH-48.
Motorists can re-enter the expressway at Khalapur Toll Naka or Magic Point. The notification will remain valid until the completion of the work. Normal traffic will resume after 3 PM.
Additional Traffic Block on Hadapsar–Dive Ghat Stretch
Meanwhile, the Alandi–Pandharpur Palakhi Highway (Hadapsar–Dive Ghat section) will also witness a temporary closure on September 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 2 PM due to road widening work involving blasting activity. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has appealed to commuters to use alternate routes during this period.
Key Takeaway
Commuters using the Mumbai–Pune Expressway and Hadapsar–Dive Ghat road on September 16 should plan their travel in advance and follow diversion routes to avoid delays.
