Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Speed limit increase considered
Big update for anyone traveling between Mumbai and Pune: the expressway's Bhor Ghat stretch will soon allow trucks and busses to go 45-50km/h instead of the old 40km/h.
This hilly section has always been a pain for heavy vehicles—drivers say going so slow means constant braking, which overheats brakes and actually makes things riskier.
More than 75,000 vehicles use this route daily
The current low speed limit has been associated with more accidents and traffic jams, especially since over 75,000 vehicles use this route daily.
With the new limit (and a big bypass tunnel plus wider lanes coming soon), driving here should get safer and smoother.
Car speed limits stay the same at 60km/h, but if you're in a bus or truck—or just stuck behind one—this change should make your ride less stressful.