Samruddi Expressway was shut for traffic on Mumbai side near Bharvir interchange
The restrictions, in place till Nov 6, affect only the Nagpur-Mumbai direction. Traffic is stopped between 10 am and 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm, and 4 pm and 5 pm to facilitate the safety work, according to highway police. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nashik | Silver Rate in Nashik | Bank Holidays in Nashik | Public Holidays in Nashik | Petrol Price in Nashik | Diesel Price in Nashik | CNG Price in Nashik | LPG Price in Nashik Stay updated with the latest Nashik news.
Police said adequate bandobast has been deployed to ensure smooth traffic management and prevent congestion. Assistant inspector Ram Vhonde of the highway police said the closures are limited to the Mumbai-bound lane. The Mumbai-Nagpur side has not been closed,” Vhonde said. Police officers said the temporary closures have so far not resulted in major traffic pile-ups as the road has been blocked near the Bharvir interchange itself, allowing motorists to divert before reaching the work zone. Officials said the arrangement ensures commuters are not stranded on the expressway during the one-hour shutdown periods while the slope-protection work is under way.
Nashik : Traffic on the Mumbai-bound carriageway of Samruddhi Mahamarg is being halted for three one-hour slots daily as authorities install protective safety nets on hill slopes and near tunnel entrances to prevent rockfalls and landslides. The Mumbai-Nagpur carriageway remains open to traffic. “Vehicular traffic is stopped for some time only on the lane leading to Mumbai. Motorists in a hurry can exit the expressway at the Bharvir interchange, travel via Mumbai-Agra highway and re-enter the expressway near Pimpri Sado at the Igatpuri interchange. Download the TOI App.