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Heavy Traffic Causes Disruptions on Pune-Mumbai Expressway

Pune, 4rd May 2023: Thousands of travelers faced massive traffic jams on the Pune-Mumbai expressway on Wednesday morning, causing significant disruptions to vehicular traffic. The congestion was primarily concentrated around the Amrutanjan bridge, a popular route for tourists heading towards the nearby hill stations.

 

The heavy traffic was due to the long weekend and an increased number of people traveling to various tourist destinations. As the day progressed, the situation worsened, with traffic remaining at a standstill for hours.

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To mitigate the situation, the state highway police officials took swift action by deploying additional manpower at Khandala and Lonavala, two of the busiest areas on the expressway. The police force worked relentlessly to clear lanes for vehicles and ease the congestion at the Amrutanjan bridge.

As the day progressed, the situation gradually improved, and traffic started moving at a steady pace. However, many commuters were still stuck on the expressway for several hours, causing them to miss their appointments and meetings.

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With the long weekend still in progress, the police officials have urged travelers to exercise caution and plan their journeys accordingly. They have also advised motorists to follow traffic rules and regulations to avoid causing any further congestion on the busy expressway.

The authorities have assured the public that they will continue to monitor the situation and take all necessary measures to ensure smooth traffic flow on the Pune-Mumbai expressway.

 

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