Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Heavy Traffic on Mumbai-Pune Expressway During Festive Rush
On December 28, there was a lot of traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
People were stuck for hours, especially on the way to Pune.
Some people said it took them an hour to go just 13 kilometers.
They shared pictures and complained on social media.
One person suggested that the train service should be extended to help reduce the traffic.
The traffic was so bad that some people compared it to past times when the road was much better.
Heavy traffic was reported on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway on December 28 during the festive season.
Commuters complained on social media about hours-long traffic jams, especially on the Pune-bound stretch.
Some users reported being stuck for over an hour at the same spot, with traffic moving at a crawling pace.
Images shared online showed heavy congestion at the Khandala ghat, marked in red on Google Maps.
One commuter suggested extending Karjat trains to Lonavala to reduce the bottleneck on the expressway.
- Who
- Commuters on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- What
- Heavy traffic and long delays
- When
- December 28, during the evening
- Where
- Mumbai-Pune Expressway, particularly Pune-bound stretch and Khandala ghat
- Why
- Festive season rush and congestion
- Location
- Mumbai-Pune Expressway
- Date
- December 28
- Affected Stretch
- Pune-bound stretch, Khandala ghat
- Complaints
- Hours-long traffic jams, crawling pace
- Suggested Solution
- Extend Karjat trains to Lonavala
