Mumbai–Pune Expressway To Face Temporary Closures Near Kusgaon; Traffic Diversions Announced

3-hour block on April 23 and 24 for bridge work; commuters advised to plan travel in advance

Commuters travelling on the Mumbai–Pune Expressway should prepare for temporary disruptions as maintenance work near Kusgaon will lead to traffic closures and diversions over two days.

Heavy congestion was already reported on the Mumbai-to-Pune stretch, with around 30 minutes of traffic jam observed before Lonavala, causing inconvenience to travellers. Many commuters are also awaiting the opening of the much-anticipated Missing Link project, which is expected to ease travel time on this busy route.

According to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), vehicular traffic will be suspended for three hours on both days to carry out bridge maintenance work, including shuttering removal and painting, at the Dongargaon–Kusgaon stretch (km 58/500).

Traffic Plan:

• April 23 (Mumbai-bound): Traffic towards Mumbai will remain closed from 12 pm to 3 pm. Vehicles will be diverted via Kiwale–Dehu Road–Talegaon route along NH-48, rejoining the expressway near Kusgaon toll plaza.
• April 24 (Pune-bound): Traffic towards Pune will be closed from 12 pm to 3 pm. Vehicles will be rerouted from Kusgaon toll plaza through Dehu Road–Kiwale via NH-48.

दिनांक २३ व २४ एप्रिल २०२६ रोजी दुपारी १२.00 ते ३.00 या वेळेत कुसगावजवळील पुलाच्या शटरिंग व रंगकामामुळे मुंबई व पुणे वाहिनीवरील वाहतूक पूर्णपणे बंद राहणार आहे. कृपया पर्यायी मार्गाचा वापर करून सहकार्य करावे.

On 23rd and 24th April 2026, traffic on the Mumbai and Pune… pic.twitter.com/fnj1LIiZrF

— MSRDCofficial (@MSRDC_official) April 22, 2026

Advisory:
Authorities have urged motorists to avoid travelling during peak closure hours and allow extra time for their journey. The expressway is one of the busiest routes in Maharashtra, and even short disruptions can lead to heavy congestion on alternate roads.

Helpline:
MSRDC Control Room: 9822498224

यशवंतराव चव्हाण मुंबई–पुणे द्रुतगती मार्गावर डोंगरगाव–कुसगाव येथील पुलाच्या शटरिंग काढणी व रंगकामामुळे मुंबईकडे जाणारी वाहतूक उद्या तर पुण्याकडे जाणारी वाहतूक परवा दुपारी १२ ते ३ वाजेपर्यंत पूर्णपणे बंद राहणार आहे. #TrafficUpdate #MumbaiPuneExpressway pic.twitter.com/zrwCLdvtPA

— DD Sahyadri News | सह्याद्री बातम्या (@ddsahyadrinews) April 22, 2026

Bottom Line:
Travellers planning trips on April 23 or 24 should consider starting early, postponing travel, or opting for alternate routes to avoid delays.