Potholes, now landslide: Rs 6,695-cr Mumbai-Pune expressway link could not survive one monsoon

Heavy rains triggered a landslide near the Missing Link tunnel, forcing the closure of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and old highway on Monday.

This disruption, barely nine weeks after its inauguration, also impacted rail traffic, leading to train cancellations and diversions.

The incident follows earlier concerns about the new stretch's road quality, highlighting ongoing challenges with the ambitious infrastructure project. ...