Two-Hour Traffic Block on Mumbai-Pune Expressway on June 18
MSRDC has announced a two-hour traffic block/diversion at Km 41/000 near the Adoshi Tunnel on June 18, 2026 for removal of loose rocks/stones trapped inside the rockfall protection netting to prevent future landslides.
Details of the Traffic Block
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026.
- Timing: 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM (2-hour block).
Pune to Mumbai Direction (Borghat Bandh):
- Location of Block: Km 59/000.
- Restriction: Complete ban on all heavy and multi-axle vehicles.
Mumbai to Pune Direction (Borghat Bandh):
- Location of Block: Km 30/000.
- Restriction: Complete ban on all heavy and multi-axle vehicles.
Alternate Routes & Traffic Diversions
1. Light Vehicles & Buses heading Pune âž” Mumbai:
- Light motor vehicles (cars/SUVs) and passenger buses coming from Pune will be allowed to continue towards Mumbai.
- Traffic will be regularized/diverted from Km 59/000 via the connecting link route to continue onward journeys.
2. Light Vehicles & Buses heading Mumbai âž” Pune:
- Light motor vehicles (cars/SUVs) and passenger buses coming from Mumbai will remain operational.
- Traffic will be diverted from Km 31/000 via the connecting link route to continue toward Pune.
3. Local Traffic (Lonavala & Khandala area):
- Light motor vehicles and buses originating directly from Lonavala and Khandala toward Mumbai will be allowed to pass.
- However, any heavy or multi-axle vehicles attempting to join the Expressway from this area will be stopped entirely at Km 45/000.
MSRDC advises travelers to plan their journeys accordingly.
