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Fadnavis says only two potholes on Pune Mumbai Missing Link
The Indian Express··4 Jul
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on July 4, 2026, downplayed pothole reports on the Rs 7,181 crore Pune-Mumbai Expressway Missing Link, saying only two were noticed. MSRDC confirmed two potholes near the cable-stayed bridge expansion joint after heavy rain. The 13.3-km project inaugurated on May 1 bypasses Khandala Ghat. Repairs were completed on priority per MSRDC officials.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Pune-Mumbai commuters face safety concerns on the new Missing Link.
- Monsoon damage tests durability of recently inaugurated highways.
- Travel time savings depend on road quality holding through heavy rain.
What's Happening
- Two potholes appeared near the cable-stayed bridge after rain.
- CM Fadnavis said only two potholes were reported on July 4.
- MSRDC completed priority repairs on the stretch.
Infrastructure Context
- The Missing Link was inaugurated on May 1, 2026.
- The 13.3-km project cost Rs 7,181 crore.
- It bypasses the accident-prone Khandala Ghat section.
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