Pune-Mumbai Expressway Closed: Traffic Halted in Both Directions Due to Landslide and Heavy Rain
Lonavala, 6th July 2026: Traffic movement on both the Pune–Mumbai Expressway and the old Mumbai–Pune Highway has been suspended in both directions following a landslide and continuous heavy rainfall in the Lonavala and Khandala areas, according to Pune Highway Superintendent of Police Shivaji Pawar.
SP Pawar said that traffic on both the Pune–Mumbai and Mumbai–Pune carriageways has been stopped until further notice as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety.
Authorities have urged citizens to avoid travelling between Pune and Mumbai until further directions are issued. Those planning to undertake the journey have been advised to postpone their travel and regularly follow traffic advisories and updates issued by government agencies.
The police have appealed to commuters to cooperate with the restrictions, stating that the measures have been implemented in the interest of public safety amid the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates regarding the reopening of the routes will be issued after an assessment of road conditions and weather improves.
