# Pune-Mumbai Expressway traffic diversion for maintenance, mock drill 2026-08-12T22:51:32+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation closed the Connecting Link section of the Pune-Mumbai Expressway from 12 noon to 3 pm on Wednesday for maintenance work and a mock drill. Vehicles heading to Mumbai from Pune were diverted through the ghat section of the old Mumbai-Pune Expressway during these three hours. The MSRDC said the carriageway carrying traffic from Mumbai towards Pune remained operational throughout. It had issued an advisory on Tuesday asking motorists to follow traffic signs and plan ahead. For assistance, commuters can call 98224 98224 or the Highway Police at 98334 98334. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Maharashtra, maintenance, mock drill, MSRDC, Pune-Mumbai Expressway, traffic diversion Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pune-mumbai-expressway-traffic-diversion-for-maintenance-mock-drill/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pune-mumbai-expressway-traffic-diversion-for-maintenance-mock-drill/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.