Samruddhi Highway Closures: Mumbai Traffic Hit From Oct 26

Mumbai-bound traffic on the Hindu Hriday Samrat Balasaheb Thackeray Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg will be stopped for three one-hour periods every day from October 26 to November 6 as authorities carry out work to prevent rocks and debris from falling onto the highway.

The restrictions will affect the stretch between Bharveer Interchange and Igatpuri Interchange, a hilly section of the expressway where crews will install protective netting near a tunnel entrance and along vulnerable mountain slopes. The work is intended to reduce the risk of loose rocks and debris reaching the carriageway and endangering motorists.

According to the schedule approved by the Highway Police, vehicles travelling towards Mumbai will be stopped from 10 am to 11 am, 1 pm to 2 pm and 4 pm to 5 pm each day during the scheduled period. The closures will remain in force from October 26 through November 6.

The traffic blocks will provide working windows for teams carrying out slope protection measures. Protective netting is being installed to contain loose material on exposed slopes and improve safety for vehicles passing through the mountainous stretch between the two interchanges.