05/02/2026
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🚧 Mumbai–Pune Missing Link Bridge – Latest Update (Feb 2026)
đź“Ť What is it?
A 13.3 km bypass corridor on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway that avoids the dangerous Lonavala–Khandala ghat section, making travel faster, safer, and smoother.
🏗️ Key Features
2 ultra-long tunnels: 1.75 km & 8.9 km
India’s tallest cable-stayed bridge:
650 meters long
180+ meters high pylons
High-speed design: Up to 120 km/h
Built by MSRDC (Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation)
⏳ Current Project Status
Over 98% work completed
Final stages:
Bridge cable tensioning
Electrical & safety system installations
Final road surfacing
Expected Opening:
🗓️ May 2026 (official revised deadline)
đźš— Benefits After Opening
Travel time reduction: ⏱️ 25–30 minutes
Distance reduction: ~5.7 km
Major traffic relief at Lonavala & Khandala ghats
Much safer route (goal: zero-fatality corridor)
🔥 Why This Project Is Huge
This is one of India’s most challenging road engineering projects, featuring:
Deep valley bridge crossings
Asia’s widest road tunnel
Extreme terrain construction
High wind & landslide zone engineering
