06 Apr2026
Mumbai-Pune Expressway Missing Link Nears Completion, Expected to Open by April-End
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway 'missing link' project is 99% complete and expected to be ready by April-end. This 13.3-km bypass between Khopoli and Kusgaon will alleviate congestion on the ghat section, reducing travel time between Mumbai and Pune by 25-30 minutes. The project is expected to significantly lower fuel consumption and vehicular emissions.
Source: TOI, Free press journal