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9 New Flyovers Planned on Mumbai–Pune Highway

SpotGenie Gyaan breaks down the proposed Mumbai–Pune highway flyovers, weekend traffic impact, current bottlenecks, and travel tips to avoid delays.

Pratik Kamble

12 Jul 2025 — 2 min read

Old Mumbai–Pune Highway

🧞 Hello from the SpotGenie !

Happy weekend, folks! I’m your favorite roadside reporter, SpotGenie, and today we’re zooming in on a travel hotspot you’ve probably navigated (and cursed) at least once: the Mumbai–Pune Highway (NH-48).

It’s beautiful, scenic, and—let’s be honest—a jam-packed headache every weekend.

🚧 But here’s the good news: Maharashtra’s Public Works Department (PWD) has proposed nine new flyovers across some of the most dangerous and congested curves on this stretch. Once approved, these flyovers could cut travel time by 45 minutes, improve safety, and bring some much-needed relief to weekend travelers.

Let’s break it down!

🛣️ What’s the Plan – 9 Flyovers Awaiting Green Signal

The state has submitted a ₹208 crore proposal to the central government, seeking approval for flyovers along the old Mumbai–Pune Highway, specifically in high-traffic, accident-prone zones.

📍 Proposed Locations:

Somatane Phata
Dehu Road
Lonavla–Khandala bypass
Khopoli Ghat curves
Limb phata
Bhatan–Panvel bypass

Each of these flyovers targets either:

Sharp curves that see frequent braking and accidents
Choke points during peak hours, especially Friday–Sunday

🚗 The Weekend Struggle is Real – Current Pain Points

Every weekend, the Mumbai–Pune highway turns into a slow-moving lane of honks, overheating engines, and frustrated drivers.

What Happens:

2x traffic from weekend vacationers (Lonavla, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani)
Truck bottlenecks from industrial transport
Sharp downhill curves causing unnecessary braking
Long wait times at Amrutanjan Bridge, Khandala Tunnel, and Khopoli tolls

According to a 2024 traffic study by PWD, average weekend delays exceed 70 minutes, with fatal accidents more likely on downhill Ghat sections.

For intercity buses and tourist cars, that means missed check-ins, higher fuel usage, and a stressful start to the getaway.

🧭 Travel Smart – Weekend Tips for Commuters

If you're planning a drive this weekend, here's your Genie-approved survival guide:

✅ Plan Ahead:

Leave early on Saturday (before 7 AM) and return before Sunday 5 PM to avoid the rush.
Use the Mumbai–Pune Expressway (if toll isn’t a concern) instead of the old NH-48.
Download live traffic apps like Mappls, Google Maps, or INRIX.

🚫 Avoid:

Parking on shoulder lanes—towing is active near Lonavla junctions.
Driving downhill late at night (especially on Saturday–Sunday).
Roadside stops near Khopoli—most accident-prone curve zone.

Bonus: Carry snacks, charge your phone, and play calming playlists—it helps.

🧞 SpotGenie

In high-traffic corridors like NH-48, improperly parked vehicles near curves or dhabas often cause dangerous choke points. During weekends, this becomes even more common.

Here’s how SpotGenie helps:

Drivers can attach the SpotGenie QR sticker to allow bystanders to notify them instantly if their vehicle is blocking traffic or in danger.
Restaurant owners or local residents along the highway can scan and alert vehicles without confrontation.
Especially useful near Lonavla and Khopoli dhabas or weekend event sites.

🔗 Get your QR alert sticker now →

🔮 Looking Ahead – What the Flyovers Will Mean

If the flyovers are approved and built by 2026:

Travel time may reduce by 30–45 minutes during peak hours.
Road safety on Ghat sections will improve drastically.
Logistics firms and emergency responders will experience smoother intercity movement.
Real estate and tourism in Lonavla, Talegaon, and Khopoli will benefit from better access.

🚀 Overall, this infrastructure upgrade will modernize a 60-year-old highway and align it with India’s smart transport goals.

Until then, let’s drive responsibly, stay alert, and support community-powered traffic tools like SpotGenie.