Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Nashik Highway Potholes Spark Safety Concerns, Accidents Rise
There are very deep potholes on the road that goes from Nashik to Mumbai, especially near a place called Pimpri Phata.
The holes are so big that they can be dangerous for cars and bikes.
They were filled a little while ago, but rain made them open up again.
Because of these holes, many people have had accidents in the last few days.
Drivers say it is hard to drive at night.
People living nearby are asking the government to fix the road quickly and make it better.
Deep potholes on Nashik‑Mumbai Highway near Pimpri Phata and Samruddhi Mahamarg junction pose life‑threatening risk.
Potholes reopened after recent filling due to substandard roadwork exposed by rain.
Multiple accidents, some serious, have occurred in the last four days.
Drivers report night driving is extremely difficult because of potholes.
Residents and motorists demand immediate repair and higher quality roadwork.
- Who
- Motorists, residents, and authorities
- What
- Deep potholes causing accidents on the Nashik‑Mumbai Highway
- When
- Accidents reported over the last four days; potholes reopened after filling 15 days ago
- Where
- Nashik‑Mumbai Highway near Pimpri Phata and Samruddhi Mahamarg junction, bridges connecting Mumbai and Nashik
- Why
- Substandard roadwork and rain exposure created dangerous potholes
- Location
- Nashik‑Mumbai Highway near Pimpri Phata and Samruddhi Mahamarg junction
- Issue
- Deep potholes
- Accidents
- Multiple, some serious, in the last four days
- Cause
- Substandard roadwork exposed by rain
- Demand
- Immediate repair and improved quality