Mumbai-Pune Expressway Shut For 3 Hrs Today & Tomorrow Near This Section | What Commuters Must Know

Last Updated:April 23, 2026, 09:15 IST

Mumbai-Pune Expressway Traffic: Factor in additional travel time — diverted NH-48 routes will likely see heavier-than-usual traffic.

Heading to Mumbai or Pune? Brace for disruption. The Mumbai-Pune Expressway will see temporary traffic halts on specific stretches near Lonavala over the next two days, as the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) carries out shuttering removal and painting work on a bridge between Dongargaon and Kusgaon. Commuters are strongly advised to plan their journeys in advance and factor in significant delays before hitting the road.

When Will The Expressway Be Blocked?

• Thursday, April 24: Mumbai-bound traffic fully closed from 12 pm to 3 pm

• Friday, April 25: Pune-bound traffic fully suspended from 12 pm to 3 pm

• The block is between Dongargaon and Kusgaon near Lonavala for bridge repair work

What’s The Detour If You’re Heading To Mumbai? (Thursday)

• Vehicles will be diverted away from the expressway

• Route: Kiwale → Dehu Road → Talegaon via National Highway 48

• You will rejoin the expressway at Kusgaon toll plaza

What’s The Detour If You’re Heading To Pune? (Friday)

• Diversion begins from Kusgaon toll plaza

• Route: NH-48 → Dehu Road → Kiwale before proceeding towards Pune

Leaving During Peak Office Hours? Here’s What To Do

• Avoid travelling between 12 pm and 3 pm on both days if possible

• Leave early or plan to depart after 3 pm to skip the block entirely

• Factor in additional travel time — diverted NH-48 routes will likely see heavier-than-usual traffic

Need Help On The Road?

• MSRDC Control Room: 9822498224

• Highway Police Helpline: 9833498334

Save these numbers before you leave.

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