The Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation Limited has announced the closure of the Yashwantrao Chavan Expressway, also known as the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, on January 18, Thursday, for approximately six hours. The closure will take place at Km 07.560, Chikhale Rail Over Bridge, due to ongoing construction of the Panvel-Karjat double-track suburban rail corridor. Vehicles traveling from Pune to Mumbai may experience disruptions during this construction period.

The closure is scheduled between 11 am and 5 pm on January 18, 2024. During this time, all vehicles, including light and heavy ones, are prohibited on the Mumbai channel of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Commuters are advised to plan alternative routes to avoid inconveniences, with regular traffic expected to resume after the completion of the construction work.

Alternative Routes for Mumbai-Pune Expressway Closure on January 18:

1. Light vehicles from Pune to Mumbai can exit the Mumbai lane at Km 55.000 and use the Mumbai-Pune National Highway 48.
2. Light vehicles and buses traveling from Pune to Mumbai can take the Khopali exit on Mumbai Lane 39.800 and continue on the Mumbai-Pune National Highway 48.
3. All vehicles traveling from Pune to Mumbai can use the last lane at the Khalapur toll gate on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.
4. Vehicles can take a diversion from Km 32.500 to the Khalapur exit and continue on the Mumbai-Pune National Highway 48 through the Khopali Shedung toll plaza.
5. Vehicles traveling from Pune to Mumbai can take a detour from Mumbai lane 9.600 Panvel exit and use the Mumbai-Pune National Highway 48 to reach Kalamboli via Karanjade.
6. Vehicles heading from Pune to Mumbai on the Mumbai-Pune National Highway 48 will be redirected towards Panvel through the Shedung Phata.

Commuters are encouraged to explore these alternative routes and plan their trips accordingly to minimize disruptions.